Binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) in Calgary
At Calgary Vision Centre, in Gulf Canada Square on the +15 level in downtown Calgary, we check for BVD by measuring how your eyes line up, far and near, and explain what we find and what would help. If headaches, eye strain, neck pain or tired eyes after reading or screen time sound familiar, book an appointment online or call 403-237-0505.
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No. With BVD the eyes look straight to other people. The misalignment is small and hidden, because the brain keeps pulling the eyes into line; it shows up when the eyes are measured, for example when one eye is covered.
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Seeing 20/20 and having healthy eyes doesn’t rule it out, because small misalignments are found with specific tests of how your eyes line up, far away and up close. We start with a short questionnaire about your symptoms, then measure your eye alignment.
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Often with glasses that include a small amount of prism, such as Neurolens. Depending on the type, an updated prescription or eye exercises can also help.
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Yes, those videos describe the same idea: eyes that rest slightly out of line, linked to headaches, eye strain, dizziness and neck pain. Measuring your eye alignment is the way to know whether it applies to you.