Based on the symptoms you've selected, you may be showing signs of Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD).
Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) occurs when the eyes struggle to work together as a team, even if each eye sees clearly on its own. This misalignment can lead to symptoms like headaches, dizziness, eye strain, anxiety, difficulty reading, light sensitivity, and more.
BVD is often missed during routine eye exams because those exams typically check each eye individually and may not include the specialized testing needed to evaluate how both eyes coordinate together.
At Vivid Visions Optometry, Inc., we use a combination of manual tests, virtual reality (VR) technology, and eye-tracking equipment to measure your eye alignment, focusing ability, tracking skills, and how your brain processes visual input. These tools allow us to detect subtle dysfunctions that standard exams may overlook—so we can accurately diagnose and treat the root cause of your symptoms.
✔️ I understand that Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) is a condition that requires a separate Comprehensive Binocular Vision Evaluation, which must be scheduled in addition to a routine or comprehensive dilated eye exam.
✔️ I understand that this specialty evaluation is not covered by insurance, and Vivid Visions Optometry, Inc. does not accept insurance payments for BVD evaluations or follow-up visits.
✔️ I understand that prism prescriptions and personalized vision therapy treatment plans can only be discussed during a scheduled BVD evaluation or follow-up appointments—not during a routine eye exam.
✔️ I understand there is a separate fee for the initial BVD evaluation and for each follow-up appointment.
✔️ I understand that multiple follow-ups may be required to fine-tune my prism prescription and treat the underlying issue, as many people with BVD have been unknowingly compensating for years.
✔️ I understand that a follow-up is required 4 weeks after receiving a new prescription to evaluate whether a change in the prescription is necessary.
✔️ I understand that if no changes are needed during the 4-week follow-up, I will be monitored every 3–6 months depending on symptoms and progress.
✔️ I understand that if follow-up appointments are not scheduled and I have not been seen for a follow-up within 6 months, I will need to complete a BVD re-evaluation before continuing treatment or updating prescriptions.
✔️ I understand that the goal of the BVD evaluation is to determine how both eyes work together as a team, unlike routine exams which test one eye at a time.
✔️ I understand that once a misalignment is detected, I may need multiple prescriptions and a period of time for symptoms to improve, depending on the severity and how long the issue has been present.
✔️ I understand that the degree of misalignment can vary at different distances, which means I may need different prescriptions for different tasks (e.g., reading, computer use, or driving).