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The Importance of Binocular Vision Assessment in Learning & Comfortable Vision

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Most people are familiar with refractive errors, "long-sightedness" or hyperopia, "short-sightedness" or myopia, and astigmatism. However, the vast majority of patients have no idea what binocular vision testing refers to and are often surprised when they have their binocular vision assessed at my clinic.

 

In order to achieve clear and comfortable vision, the eyes need to be able to work together quickly and accurately, as well as focus appropriately. Our brains combine the information that we receive from both our eyes to create one single image (so you're not seeing double!) that helps us interpret the world around us in a 3D and efficient way.

 

When the information being received from both eyes are not successfully combined due to eye teaming or focusing issues, then you may feel the following symptoms:
 

  • headaches
  • blurred vision
  • dizziness
  • eyestrain
  • double vision
  • problems reading
  • tired and sore eyes

 

In the majority of cases of binocular vision dysfunction, a carefully prescribed pair of glasses that may incorporate supportive plus lenses that relax the eyes, or prism lenses will be helpful. In addition to this, vision therapy exercises may complement your treatment to relieve your symptoms of eye strain. 

 

 

Contact Dr Carina Trinh by emailing hello@carinaeyecare.com.au, sending a text to or calling 0423 590 959.

You can also contact her over Facebook or Instagram #carinaeyecare.  

Please make sure that you book an appointment if you plan to visit Carina Eye Care at 40 Neich Parade, Burwood NSW 2134.