Headaches, Eye Strain or Neck Tension?
Your Eyes May Be Working Harder Than You Realize.
Headaches, tired or strained eyes, neck and shoulder discomfort, and difficulty staying comfortable on a computer can sometimes be related to the way your eyes work together.
Beatty Eyes is the only optometry practice in Missoula offering Neurolens technology, an advanced way to measure eye alignment and create customized prescription lenses designed to help your eyes work together more comfortably.
Or call Beatty Eyes at (406) 272-0453
Could Eye Misalignment Be Contributing to Your Symptoms?
Your two eyes need to work together all day long. Even small differences in eye alignment can require your visual system to work harder to maintain comfortable, single vision.
For some people, that extra effort may contribute to symptoms such as:
- Frequent headaches
- Neck and shoulder discomfort
- Discomfort after computer or screen use
- Motion sickness
- Light sensitivity
- Difficulty concentrating visually
- Eyes that feel tired even when your vision seems clear
You may have 20/20 vision and still experience symptoms related to how your eyes work together. That is where Neurolens is different.
What Is Neurolens?
Neurolens is a specialized prescription lens that uses patented Contoured Prism technology to help bring the eyes into more comfortable alignment.
Traditional prism has the same amount of prism throughout the lens. Neurolens is different. Its Contoured Prism design provides a customized amount of prism for your individual visual needs at different viewing distances.
The goal is not simply to help you see clearly. It is to help your eyes work together more comfortably.
Neurolens can be incorporated into your prescription glasses, allowing your lenses to correct your vision while also addressing eye alignment.
How Do We Know if Neurolens May Be Right for You?
At Beatty Eyes, we use Neurolens measurement technology to objectively evaluate how your eyes align at both distance and near.
The process is simple.
1
Tell Us What You’re Experiencing
We’ll talk with you about symptoms such as headaches, eye strain, neck tension, screen-related discomfort, motion sickness or visual fatigue.
2
Measure How Your Eyes Work Together
Neurolens technology measures your eye alignment at distance and near and helps identify even small alignment differences that may be contributing to your symptoms.
3
Review Your Results With Your Doctor
Your Beatty Eyes doctor will review your measurements, symptoms and overall eye examination to determine whether Neurolens is appropriate for you.
4
Customize Your Neurolens
If Neurolens is recommended, your lenses are customized for your prescription and individual eye-alignment measurements.
Why Do Screens Make Symptoms Worse?
Phones, tablets and computers require our eyes to work together at close distances for long periods of time.
For someone whose eyes are not naturally working together comfortably, hours of near work can increase the demand on the visual system.
You may notice:
“My eyes are exhausted by the end of the day.”
“I get headaches after working on the computer.”
“My prescription seems fine, but my eyes still don’t feel comfortable.”
“My neck and shoulders get tense when I’m working.”
If this sounds familiar, evaluating how your eyes work together may provide information that a standard vision test alone does not.
Missoula’s Neurolens Provider
Beatty Eyes invests in technology that allows us to offer our patients options that aren’t available everywhere.
We are proud to be the only optometry practice in Missoula offering Neurolens technology.
Neurolens gives our doctors another tool for patients who may be seeing clearly but continue to struggle with headaches, eye strain, neck and shoulder discomfort or other symptoms associated with eye misalignment.
If you’ve been told your eyes look healthy and your prescription is correct—but something still doesn’t feel right—we would like to take a closer look at how your eyes are working together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to have blurry vision to benefit from Neurolens?
No. Eye alignment and visual clarity are different. A person can see 20/20 and still have symptoms related to the effort required for their eyes to work together.
Can Neurolens be made with my regular glasses prescription?
Yes. Neurolens technology can be incorporated into prescription lenses so that your glasses address both your vision prescription and your individual eye-alignment needs.
What symptoms should make me consider a Neurolens evaluation?
Neurolens may be worth discussing if you frequently experience headaches, eye strain, tired eyes, neck or shoulder discomfort, motion sickness or discomfort associated with prolonged computer and screen use.
Does everyone with headaches need Neurolens?
No. Headaches can have many different causes. Neurolens is designed for patients whose symptoms may be related, at least in part, to eye misalignment. Your doctor will determine whether Neurolens is appropriate based on your symptoms, measurements and examination.
How do I know if I have eye misalignment?
It may not be something you can see or feel directly. That’s why Beatty Eyes uses specialized Neurolens measurement technology to objectively evaluate how your eyes align at distance and near.
Do I need to be a current Beatty Eyes patient?
No. If you are interested in Neurolens, contact our office and we’ll help determine the appropriate appointment for you.
Find Out if Neurolens Is Right for You
You don’t have to assume headaches and eye strain are simply part of your workday.
If you experience frequent headaches, eye fatigue, neck and shoulder discomfort or screen-related visual strain, schedule a Neurolens evaluation at Beatty Eyes.
Beatty Eyes is the only optometry practice in Missoula offering Neurolens technology.
Beatty Eyes
1200 W. Kent Ave., Suite 101
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 272-0453