Can Vision Problems Cause Dizziness?

Dizziness is a symptom with many possible causes, ranging from inner ear issues to low blood pressure. But one often-overlooked source is your eyes. Vision problems can directly impact your balance and coordination, leading to dizziness, disorientation, and even nausea.
 

What’s the Connection Between Vision and Dizziness?

Your visual system plays a major role in maintaining balance. It constantly sends signals to your brain to help you understand your position in space. When there’s a misalignment or dysfunction in how your eyes work together, the brain can receive conflicting information. This mismatch can result in symptoms such as:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Motion sickness

• Headaches or migraines

• Unsteadiness while walking

• Difficulty reading or concentrating

One of the most common vision-related causes of dizziness is a condition known as Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD).
 

What Is Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD)?

BVD occurs when your eyes are not perfectly aligned, making it difficult for them to work together as a team. Even a small misalignment can cause the eyes to strain, as the brain works overtime to merge the images from each eye into one clear picture.

This extra effort can lead to symptoms like dizziness, eye strain, blurred vision, or even anxiety in crowded environments. Many people with BVD don’t realize their symptoms are related to their vision and they often go undiagnosed for years.

A NeuroVisual® Exam is a specialized eye examination designed to detect even the slightest misalignments in the eyes that may not be caught during a standard eye exam. These small misalignments, often responsible for symptoms like dizziness, headaches, anxiety, motion sickness, and difficulty with balance.
 

How Prism Glasses Help Relieve Dizziness

Fortunately, there’s an effective and non-invasive treatment for BVD: prism glasses. These specialized lenses contain a subtle prism that helps correct the misalignment between your eyes. By adjusting the way light enters your eyes, prism glasses reduce the visual strain placed on your brain.

Patients who are prescribed prism glasses often report:

• Reduced dizziness and vertigo

• Fewer headaches

• Better depth perception and balance

• Improved comfort when reading or using screens
 

Don’t Let Dizziness Disrupt Your Life

If you’ve been dealing with persistent dizziness, headaches, or balance issues with no clear answer, your vision may be the missing piece. Conditions like Binocular Vision Dysfunction are often overlooked, but highly treatable. With a NeuroVisual® Exam and the right treatment, you can experience real, lasting relief.

If dizziness is interfering with your daily life, schedule a NeuroVisual® Exam at Focus On Eyes to take the first step toward lasting relief. Visit our office in Richardson, Texas, or call (469) 620-2120 to book an appointment today.