Dizziness can be a confusing and disruptive symptom. While many people associate it with inner ear problems, low blood pressure, or general fatigue, vision is often an overlooked cause. In fact, vision-related dizziness is commonly linked to Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) - a condition where the eyes struggle to work together as a team. Fortunately, with the help of neuro-optometry, patients can find real relief.

What Is Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD)?

When your eyes are perfectly aligned, they send a clear, unified image to your brain. In BVD, even a small misalignment can cause the brain to work overtime to merge two slightly different images. This constant strain can lead to:
 

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Headaches and eye strain

• Difficulty with balance and coordination

• Double vision or blurred vision

• Anxiety in crowded environments

These symptoms often get misdiagnosed as inner ear problems or dismissed as stress-related, but the root cause can lie in the way your eyes and brain communicate.
 

How Neuro-Optometry Helps

Neuro-optometry is a specialized field that addresses visual issues connected to the brain. It focuses on how vision impacts balance, coordination, and spatial awareness. At Eversee Boutique Eyecare, our neuro-optometric approach goes beyond a standard eye exam. We look at how your eyes and brain are working together, helping us uncover subtle misalignments or processing difficulties that may be causing your dizziness.
 

Relief 

Once we identify BVD or other vision-related causes of dizziness, spectacle lenses with or without therapeutic microprism lenses are often recommended. Vision rehabilitation activities are also an option for a customized treatment plan, much like physical therapy for your eyes and brain. It may include:
 

• Eye movement and focusing exercises

• Activities that improve balance and depth perception

• Tools to retrain the brain to process visual information more efficiently

Over time, the use of spectacle or prism lenses reduce symptoms, helping patients regain confidence in daily activities without the constant burden of dizziness.

The Importance of Proper Diagnosis

Because vision-related dizziness can mimic other health conditions, a comprehensive evaluation is critical. At Eversee Boutique Eyecare, we take the time to thoroughly assess your sensory system and uncover the root cause of your symptoms. This allows us to design a treatment plan that restores balance, clarity, and comfort.
 

Restore Your Balance with Expert Care

Living with dizziness can be overwhelming, especially when the cause isn’t clear. For many patients, the source lies in the way the eyes and brain work together. Through specialized neuro-optometric care and prism lenses, relief is possible. Addressing these visual imbalances not only reduces dizziness but also restores balance, comfort, and quality of life. If dizziness has been disrupting your daily routine, schedule a consultation with Eversee Boutique Eyecare and explore how a neuro-optometric evaluation and prism lenses can help you find lasting relief. Call our clinic in Winnetka, Illinois at 847.386.9045 to book an appointment today.