Are You a Good Candidate for Neurolens®?

Eyestrain has become a pervasive problem, especially with the increased use of digital devices. It leads to uncomfortable symptoms such as eye pain, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain. Neurolens® technology can help provide relief for the problem. The novel technology involves using prescription lenses with a contoured prism. The lenses help realign the eye, reducing trigeminal nerve pressure. 

Understanding Neurolens

Neurolens includes both a diagnostic measuring device and prism optic lenses. The measuring device helps diagnose misalignment and determine if prism lenses could help. The corrective lenses use prism optics to reduce the symptoms of vision misalignment. 

Visual misalignment causes double vision, where the individual sees two objects instead of one. When the eyes work with the brain to correct the double vision, they become fatigued, causing headaches and muscle tension. Neurolens corrects the misalignment by moving the image for better viewing. 

How Neurolens Works 

Wearing the prism lenses corrects misalignment for near and distance vision. They help move the image, allowing the eye muscles working with the brain to see more clearly. The lens design offers different correction levels based on what the wearer is looking at. Prism lenses work by:
 

• Realigning the eyes

• Relieving pressure on the trigeminal nerve

• Reducing the symptoms of eyestrain

The Neurolens measuring device helps determine how aligned and synchronized the eyes are. A quick test helps determine the contoured prism prescription. The technology can be used with any prescription. Prisms can be added to nonprescription frames for individuals who do not have refractive errors. 

Good Candidates for Neurolens

People who spend long hours on the computer, reading, or doing detailed work, are good candidates for Neurolens. Other candidates are:

• People who experience symptoms of eyestrain, such as chronic headaches and head and shoulder pain

• Patients with eye misalignment and visual symptoms that do not respond to other treatments

• Students or people who spend hours squinting at words on a page or small details can benefit from the lenses

The screening will help determine if you are a good candidate for the lenses. 

Pros and Cons of Neurolens

Understanding the pros and cons will help determine if the prism lenses are right for you. Neurolens technology can improve the function of regular prescription eyewear. They help reduce trigeminal dysphoria or digital eyestrain. 

There are no known side effects associated with the treatment. They can help enhance the wearer’s quality of life. On the downside, the lenses can be costly, and the treatment is not covered by insurance. 

Are Prism Lenses for Everyone?

The best thing about Neurolens is that the treatment is not generic. The lenses are customized to fit everyone. There are no known long-term complications, so anyone can benefit from the technology. People can enjoy symptom-free living, whether they have refractive errors or not. 

There is an adjustment period for the prism lenses. Adjusting to the prescription lenses can take some time. Several hours of continuous wear are required; in some cases, it can take days to get used to the lenses. For best results, eyeglasses should be worn most of the day. 

For more about being a good candidate for Neurolens, call or text (775) 360-6446 to reach Battle Born Eye Care in Reno, Nevada.