Specialized BVD treatment

Still searching for answers to your headaches, migraines, dizziness, motion sicknes, or reading fatigue? The root cause could be an eye misalignment. We provide advanced Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) testing and custom prism glasses in Rochester, MN for fast, life-changing relief.

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What is BVD?

Why you can have 20/20 vision and still experience chronic eye strain

Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) is a common condition where your eyes are slightly out of sync. To compensate for this micro-misalignment, your brain forces your eye muscles into a state of continuous, grueling overwork to keep your vision clear. This constant muscle fatigue quickly overflows into the rest of your body, resulting in unexplained migraines, motion sickness, neck pain, and anxiety.

Common symptoms of BVD

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    Physical findings

    Neck pain, clumsiness, head tilt.

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    Reading challenges

    Difficulty focusing, eye fatigue.

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    Anxiety symptoms

    Panic attacks, agoraphobia

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    Eye strain

    Double vision, poor depth perception, hand-eye coordination issues

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    Driving symptoms

    Anxiety, car sickness, night glare.

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    Neurological

    Migraines, vertigo, seizures

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Could a hidden eye alignment issue be the root cause?

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    What Causes BVD?

    Binocular Vision Dysfunction can develop gradually or appear suddenly. Common triggers include:

    • Trauma: Concussions, whiplash, or minor head injuries.

    • Genetics: Being born with slight facial asymmetry or inherited eye muscle weakness.

    • Medical Conditions: Illnesses such as stroke, Lyme disease, or long COVID-19.

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    Is it BVD, or something else?

    BVD symptoms are often mistaken for other conditions. Proper diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Patients are often misdiagnosed with:

    • Anxiety or Panic Disorders

    • Vertigo, Meniere’s, or Sinus Issues

    • Chronic Migraines

    • ADHD or Learning Difficulties

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How You and Eye detects and treats BVD in Rochester, MN

  • Our comprehensive NeuroVisual® Exam goes beyond standard eye tests to diagnose BVD. It includes assessments of eye movement, focusing, posture, balance, and more. Even with 20/20 vision, BVD can be present and impact your life.

  • Prism lenses align the images sent to your brain, reducing eye muscle strain and relieving symptoms. These lenses are custom-fit and may require adjustments over time.

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What BVD patients say

Patients report significant improvements in symptoms and quality of life after using prism glasses. Check out their testimonials and success stories.

Wendy's path to migraine relief

Robert “gets back in the game” after car accident

Noah's handwriting, hand-eye coordination, and confidence

  • "My experience has been phenomenal at You and Eye! I recently moved into town and needed a new eye doctor. Not only were my existing issues addressed, they evaluated me for binocular vision dysfunction based on symptoms I thought were related to a pre-existing condition. They got me a whole new prescription with prism lenses that have genuinely been life changing within 2 weeks. My migraines, dizziness, eye strain, and muscle tension have been eliminated! I ended up getting 3 pairs of new glasses and love them!"

    —Alyssa

  • “I’m not tired when I read now. School is not as hard, and I have more fun. My glasses make everything better.”

    — Justin

  • “I was about to be put into a special education class because I was having so many learning problems. That was ten years ago. These lenses changed everything, really! The headaches disappeared. Reading was so much easier, and I could figure out my homework.”

    —Kali

  • “I was riding my motorcycle and was hit from behind. The years that followed were filled with excruciating pain. I couldn’t cut the grass, cook, or do much of anything. Then, one of my therapists referred me to a BVD specialist. When I put on the trial lenses, the pain instantly left. This is the real deal.”

    —Ray

FAQs about BVD

  • Common symptoms of BVD include chronic headaches, dizziness, vertigo, light sensitivity, and balance issues. Many patients also experience driving anxiety or neck pain from unconsciously tilting their head to align their vision. Because these symptoms closely mirror other conditions, the most accurate way to find out is to take our free online self-assessment here.

  • BVD is treated non-invasively using highly customized micro-prism glasses. These specialized lenses gently bend incoming light before it reaches your eyes, realigning the images sent to your brain. This allows your overworking eye muscles to relax, calming your nervous system and eliminating the physical strain that triggers headaches and dizziness.

  • Yes, driving is one of the most common and distressing triggers for BVD. The fast-moving visual stimuli on the road can overwhelm your brain, causing sudden driving anxiety, highway vertigo, depth perception issues, or a sensation that the cars next to you are drifting. Prism glasses stabilize your visual field, making driving feel safe and comfortable again.

  • BVD cannot be detected during a standard eye checkup. It requires a specialized NeuroVisual® Evaluation. At You and Eye Family Eye Care in Rochester, MN, we use advanced diagnostic technology to measure micro-misalignments in your eye coordination, focusing, and balance that traditional vision charts can miss.

  • We provide BVD treatment for diagnosed patients of all ages in Rochester, MN. This includes children struggling with reading fatigue, adults dealing with long-term unexplained migraines, and individuals seeking relief from vision changes following a concussion, stroke, whiplash, or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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