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Prism Lens Assessment
Prism lenses can help reduce double vision, eye strain, and discomfort caused by misalignment between the eyes. When your eyes aren’t working together properly, even simple tasks like reading or focusing can feel difficult.
Our team will assess how your eyes work together and determine whether prism lenses can help improve your comfort and clarity.
Are Prism Lenses Right For Me?
Prism lenses are often recommended for patients experiencing symptoms such as:
- Double vision
- Eye strain or fatigue
- Frequent headaches
- Difficulty focusing
- Words appearing to move or shift while reading
These symptoms can occur when the eyes aren’t aligned properly, even if your vision seems clear.
By gently adjusting how light enters your eyes, prism lenses help your eyes work together more comfortably, reducing strain and improving visual stability.
If you’re unsure whether prism lenses are right for you, we can assess your symptoms and guide you toward the best option.
Your appointment focuses on understanding how your eyes work together and how that relates to the symptoms you are experiencing.
We begin by talking through when you notice your symptoms and how they affect your day-to-day activities, such as reading, screen use, or driving.
From there, we perform a series of targeted tests to assess how your eyes align and coordinate in real-world conditions.
If prism lenses may be helpful, we guide you through trial options during your visit so you can see how they feel before moving forward.
By the end of your appointment, you will have a clear understanding of what is contributing to your symptoms and what your options are.
Prism Glasses Make Everyday Tasks Easier
Prism lenses help by realigning the image your eyes see, so your visual system doesn’t have to compensate as much.
This can make a noticeable difference in activities like:
- Reading for longer periods without losing your place
- Using screens without eye strain or fatigue
- Driving with more stable, single vision
- Focusing between near and far tasks more comfortably
- Reducing the effort it takes to keep things clear and aligned
Instead of working so hard to keep your vision clear, your eyes can relax and work more naturally. Daily tasks may feel easier and less tiring.
Our Glasses Promise
Your glasses should feel comfortable and natural in your everyday life, not just when you’re in our exam room.
If something feels off once you start wearing them, we will adjust the fit or lenses so they work the way they are supposed to.
We’re Not Into ‘Good Enough’ Vision
Our Epic Warranty
If your prescription changes within one year, we will replace your lenses at no additional cost.
This gives you the flexibility to keep your vision up to date without starting over.
FAQs
In many cases, yes. Prism lenses help align the images your eyes see so your brain doesn’t have to work as hard to keep things single. The exact result depends on the cause and severity of the misalignment, which we assess during your exam.
Some patients adjust right away, while others may need a short adaptation period. Your brain is learning to work with a more aligned visual system, which can feel different at first. We’ll guide you through this process and make adjustments if needed.
Prism lenses don’t correct the underlying cause, but they can effectively reduce symptoms. Your prescription may change over time, which is why follow-up care is important.
The only way to know for sure is through a comprehensive eye exam or visual skills assessment. We evaluate how your eyes work together and determine whether prism lenses are appropriate for your symptoms.
In many cases, yes. Prism lenses can often be incorporated into your existing prescription, depending on your needs. We’ll review your current lenses and recommend the best option for you.
Our Patients Seem to Say it Best
Once I received the prism glasses, there was immediate relief 🙂 With the prism glasses on, I felt a marked improvement in my balance & I began to move more confidently & quickly. Since wearing the prism glasses, my energy levels have increased and there's been a noticeable change in the quality of all my experiences — including reading 🙂 With the prism glasses on, I feel less tension in my body & less nausea. I'm beginning to regain my independence. It has been a significant turning point in my recovery.
I'm so very grateful to Dr. Capo & the work she does, and I highly recommend her assessments & subsequent treatment plans to anyone who has sustained a brain injury
~Patient age 60
