Vision Testing for Motion Sickness & Vertigo Relief

Motion sickness and vertigo can be more than just temporary discomfort. They can significantly impact your daily life, from driving and reading to working at a computer or enjoying leisure activities. At Outreach Vision, we offer specialized testing to uncover hidden vision problems that may be contributing to these conditions and provide effective solutions to help you regain comfort and clarity.
 

Understanding Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD)

BVD occurs when your eyes are not working together as a perfectly synchronized team. Even slight misalignments can cause your brain to work overtime to merge the two images from each eye into one clear picture. This constant strain can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms, including:

• Motion sickness while reading in the car, riding in elevators, or traveling by plane or boat

• A sensation of dizziness or unsteadiness, especially when walking

• Frequent headaches or migraines

• Blurred or double vision

• Light sensitivity

• Eye fatigue and difficulty concentrating

• Poor depth perception or balance issues

Because these symptoms can overlap with those of other medical conditions, BVD is frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed. That’s why a specialized vision evaluation is essential for finding the root cause.
 

Why Early Testing Is Crucial

If you’ve been dealing with unexplained dizziness, frequent motion sickness, or vertigo that hasn’t improved with other treatments, it’s important not to wait. Left unaddressed, these symptoms can lead to avoidance of certain activities, reduced quality of life, and even anxiety related to movement or travel. The sooner we identify whether your vision is contributing to the problem, the sooner you can find relief.
 

The Role of a NeuroVisual™ Exam

A NeuroVisual™ Exam is a highly specialized evaluation that goes beyond traditional vision testing. This comprehensive assessment measures subtle eye misalignments and evaluates how your eyes work together in real-life situations. By doing so, it allows us to detect even the smallest visual issues that may be contributing to motion sickness, vertigo, and related symptoms.

During your NeuroVisual™ Exam, Dr. Jerry Jenks will take time to review your detailed symptom history and conduct precise measurements of your eye alignment. He will also perform tests that simulate everyday visual tasks, giving a clearer picture of how your vision functions in real-world settings. Based on these findings, Dr. Jenks will determine whether prism lenses or a personalized vision therapy program could help improve your comfort, stability, and overall quality of life.
 

Take Control of Your Vision and Stability

Motion sickness and vertigo aren’t always just inner ear problems - your eyes could be playing a key role. Our NeuroVisual™ Exam uncovers hidden vision issues like Binocular Vision Dysfunction that may be at the root of your discomfort. By addressing these problems with precise, individualized treatment, we can help you enjoy greater comfort, stability, and quality of life.

Schedule your NeuroVisual™ Exam with Outreach Vision and discover how better vision can help you overcome motion sickness and vertigo. Contact our office in Platte City, Missouri, by calling (816) 858-6080 to book an appointment today.