Have you ever had a headache that just won’t go away, no matter how many pain relievers you take, how much rest you get, or even how dark and quiet the room is? For many people, chronic headaches can make daily life a constant struggle.
Headaches can have many causes, like stress or diet, but many people don’t realize their eyes could be the problem. Eye strain and binocular vision dysfunction are common causes of frequent headaches. Let’s take a closer look at these issues and what you can do about them.
When your eyes are working too hard
Binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) happens when your eyes don’t work together like they should. Normally, your eyes coordinate to focus on objects and provide a single, clear image. However, when they’re misaligned, your brain and eyes have to work harder to compensate. This extra effort can cause headaches, eye strain, blurred or double vision, and trouble focusing—especially after long periods of reading, screen time, or visually demanding tasks.
Many of our patients at Baymeadows Vision Center in Jacksonville come in thinking their headaches are just “part of life,” only to discover that their eyes are the real source of the problem. Once we identify the issue, relief can often come faster than expected.
Neurolens: an effective solution for eye-related headaches
One of the solutions we offer to help patients with BVD is Neurolens, a specially designed lens with a contoured prism that corrects eye misalignment. By reducing the strain your brain experiences when your eyes aren’t working together, Neurolens can:
- Reduce or even eliminate chronic headaches
- Improve visual comfort during reading or screen use
- Help you focus better without fatigue
Patients often notice a difference within days or weeks, experiencing fewer headaches and less eye strain in their daily lives.
Orthoptic therapy: exercise for your eyes
In addition to Neurolens, orthoptic therapy can help strengthen the muscles that control eye movement and focus. Think of it like physical therapy, but for your eyes.
Dr. Brown at Baymeadows Vision Center customizes therapy for each patient, using exercises with prisms, patches, or specialized glasses to retrain the eyes to work together. This approach can relieve discomfort for patients with:
- Binocular vision disorders
- Eye muscle imbalances
- Neurological conditions affecting vision
By addressing the root cause of eye strain and misalignment, orthoptic therapy can make headaches less frequent—or even disappear entirely.
Don’t ignore persistent headaches
Chronic headaches can take a toll on your life, but they don’t always have to be accepted as “normal.” If you’ve tried everything else without relief, it may be time to visit an eye doctor.
Schedule an appointment at Baymeadows Vision Center today to see if Neurolens or orthoptic therapy could help you finally find headache relief.
