Neurolens vs. Traditional Glasses: What’s the Difference?

Many patients visit the eye doctor seeking relief from vision discomfort, headaches, or eye strain, only to discover that traditional glasses don’t fully address their symptoms. If you’ve experienced persistent discomfort even after getting a new prescription, Neurolens may be the solution you’ve been waiting for. But what exactly sets Neurolens apart from traditional glasses?

What Are Traditional Glasses Designed to Do?

Traditional glasses correct common refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. They adjust how light enters the eye so that it focuses correctly on the retina, resulting in clearer vision. While these glasses are effective for improving sight, they don’t typically address eye misalignment issues or the symptoms caused by them.

What Is Neurolens?

Neurolens is an advanced type of prescription lens designed to address eye misalignment, which can cause chronic headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and eye fatigue. Using a specialized eye-tracking system, your doctor measures how your eyes work together at different distances. Neurolens lenses are then customized with a contoured prism that gently realigns the eyes to reduce strain on the visual system.

Key Differences Between Neurolens and Traditional Glasses

• Eye Alignment Correction: Traditional glasses don’t account for eye misalignment, whereas Neurolens is specifically designed to correct it. This can significantly reduce strain on the visual system.

• Symptom Relief Beyond Clear Vision: Many patients with eye misalignment experience chronic headaches, shoulder pain, and eye strain. Neurolens has been shown to relieve these symptoms, while traditional glasses generally do not.

• Customized to Your Visual System: Neurolens lenses are customized based on precise measurements of how your eyes work together. Traditional glasses correct refractive errors but do not measure or correct how your eyes align.

• Advanced Diagnostic Technology: The Neurolens diagnostic exam uses specialized technology to evaluate your visual system, offering a deeper look at the root cause of your discomfort compared to a standard eye exam.

Who Can Benefit from Neurolens?

If you often experience headaches, eye strain, neck pain, or discomfort when using digital devices, you may be a candidate for Neurolens. These symptoms are often signs of trigeminal dysphoria, a condition caused by eye misalignment. Neurolens offers a solution that traditional glasses cannot.

Schedule Your Neurolens Consultation Today

While traditional glasses are effective for correcting refractive errors, they may not address the root cause of chronic discomfort related to eye misalignment. Neurolens provides a customized solution that can improve both your vision and your quality of life.

If you’re tired of dealing with headaches, neck pain, or eye fatigue, schedule a consultation at Cortez Vision Eye Clinic to see if Neurolens is right for you. Visit our office in Cortez, Colorado, or call (970) 565-2020 today.