Binocular Vision Problems

What are Binocular Vision Problems?

Binocular vision problems refer to a collection of eye muscle strain conditions caused by tiny misalignments in your eyes. Essentially, these problems occur when your eyes are misaligned.

There are several different types of binocular vision problems, including:

• Amblyopia
• Strabismus
• Myopia (nearsightedness)
• Convergence insufficiency

These problems can affect people of all ages, from infancy to the latter stages of adulthood.

What are the causes?

Although it’s known muscle abnormalities in your eyes that lead to your eyes being misaligned are the most common culprit, an underlying root cause isn’t known. However, there are certain risk factors that are thought to be linked to binocular vision problems, such as:

• Family history
• Age (risk increases as you get older)
• Head trauma (concussion, stroke, or neurological disorder)
• Sports injuries

In some cases, signs and symptoms can develop gradually over many years.

What are the Symptoms?

Even though there are different types of binocular vision problems, many of the signs symptoms are the same, and may include:

• Anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty reading
• Double vision
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Light sensitivity
• Migraines
• Trouble focusing
• Vertigo

Since many symptoms overlap with other general health problems, it’s important to get a professional diagnosis from the specialists at Cooper Eye Care.

How is it treated?

Your individualized treatment for binocular vision problems depends on the specific diagnosis offered by the team at Cooper Eye Care after a comprehensive eye exam and possible further tests.

Your treatment may involve corrective lenses or surgery in some cases, but the most common and often most effective intervention is vision therapy. In-office vision therapy supplemented by home therapy is generally the method of choice for issues like convergence insufficiency.

Weekly vision therapy visits include procedures and exercises that enhance eye functions, including your:

• Eye alignment
• Eye focus
• Eye movement
• Tracking and teaming
• Visual processing

To learn more about the treatment options, call Cooper Eye Care or use convenient online booking to schedule your consultation today.