Your eyes work together to help you see the world clearly, comfortably, and accurately. But when there’s a problem with how they function as a team, everyday activities like reading, driving, or even walking can become challenging. These problems, known as visual dysfunctions, can affect people of all ages and often go undiagnosed without a comprehensive eye exam.

What Are Visual Dysfunctions?

Visual dysfunctions are conditions that affect how your eyes work together and process visual information. While many people associate eye problems with blurry vision, visual dysfunctions can occur even when you have perfect 20/20 eyesight.

They often involve difficulties with:

• Eye teaming (how your eyes work together)

• Eye focusing (adjusting between near and far)

• Eye tracking (following moving objects or reading lines of text)

These issues can lead to symptoms like headaches, double vision, eye strain, poor reading comprehension, and difficulty concentrating.

Binocular Vision Disorders

Binocular vision refers to your eyes’ ability to work together to create one clear image. When the eyes do not align or coordinate properly, it can lead to a range of vision problems. One common example is convergence insufficiency, a condition in which the eyes have difficulty turning inward for close work. This can cause symptoms such as double vision or the sensation that words are moving on a page. Another example is strabismus, an eye misalignment where one eye may turn in, out, up, or down, disrupting normal vision and depth perception.

Optometrists can diagnose these conditions through specialized testing that evaluates how well the eyes work together. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment options may include prism lenses to assist with alignment, or other targeted interventions designed to restore comfortable, efficient binocular vision.

Tracking Issues

Eye tracking allows you to smoothly and accurately follow a moving object or scan a line of text. Poor tracking skills can make reading exhausting, cause skipped words or lines, and reduce performance in sports or other activities requiring precise visual timing.

How Your Optometrist Can Help

At Loman Eye Care, we use diagnostic tools to detect visual dysfunctions that may go unnoticed during a standard vision screening. Following a comprehensive evaluation, we develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to each patient’s needs. This may include prescription lenses to improve focusing and reduce strain, prism lenses to help align the eyes and enhance binocular vision, and lifestyle recommendations such as adjustments for reading, screen use, and ergonomics to promote visual comfort. With early diagnosis and targeted treatment, patients can experience significant improvements in learning, work performance, and overall quality of life.

Start Your Journey to Better Vision Today

Visual dysfunctions like binocular vision problems and tracking issues can impact much more than your eyesight. They can affect your ability to learn, work, and enjoy daily activities. The good news is that these conditions are treatable, especially when detected early.

Schedule a comprehensive eye exam with Loman Eye Care and discover how we can help you see and function at your best. Visit our office in Carmel, Indiana, or call (317) 844-7474 to book an appointment today.