Why You Shouldn't Prescribe Prism Glasses

[@LolitaDavidovich934]

My prism prescription gave me clear vision. I thought I had no hope and then I realized I did. My prism prescription helped me so much. Maybe your whatever is good for some, but prism lenses worked for me.

[@palerider7924]

had double vision for many years. drove with one eye shut most of the time. just got prism and its incredible. My vision is perfect with them. Only 2 DO in the right lens. I bought them with single vision and the prism for driving else I don't need them. Daily glasses just my regular with progressive. I'm not worried my eyes will need a constant change in the strength. And only paid $27 for them online. So wonderful just ordered another pair to keep in the second car.

[@joannewilson4450]

Where did you order them from?

[@palerider7924]

Zenni Optical. Note they don't have the ability to make prism with bifocal or progressive. They are perfect though with just single vision and the prism..my driving vision is flawless with them.

[@palerider7924]

With my regular glasses a single car double wide enough you could fit another car between them. A guy with a dog looks like a crowd..I swear something about windshields and motion fires up the doubling.

[@joannewilson4450]

I'll have to check them out. I'm going for another eye exam next week. I started seeing double after my concussion that happened 5 weeks after a head injury. Thank you @palerider7924 for the information

[@K.etanak]

How is your condition now ?

[@iamnoone6607]

I suffered a TBI and had double vision for a couple of years and was prescribed prisms. After about a year of wearing them, I woke up one day and my double vision was gone. I was treated at St. Louis University. Now my vision still sucks, but the double vision is gone thankfully.

[@visontherapy]

Congratulations on the alleviation of your Double Vision! Are you still wearing prisms?

[@iamnoone6607]

Yes. I also suffer from dizzines and the glasses sometimes they make it worse.@@visontherapy

[@visontherapy]

Here is something else also about the Double Vision. Doctors prescribe prisms to align the eyes and typically prisms does not fix the alignment. If the double vision goes away, it likely means that the brain is suppressing one eye in order to create a single image. This is often how the double vision is dealt with by the brain when there is an alignment issue.

[@ThingsILove2266]

How many years?

[@ThingsILove2266]

@@visontherapywhat does it mean after TBI if vision doubles out of each eye independent of the other?

[@MrDdm343]

I have been wearing the Neuro Lens for about a year now. I don't wear them every day, only when I'm tired or when a lot of reading is required. The great thing is they have different strength prisms for distance and close up work in one lens. My eyes actually improved over time and I need lower prisms. I do have to say that Vision Therapy does help, I've done that in the past, but it didn't take away all my eye strain.

[@visontherapy]

Thanks for commenting Danny! And we are so glad you have had a measure of success with both! 🙌🏾

[@sweetness2689]

What are some good therapy tips you suggest?

[@MrDdm343]

@@sweetness2689 it very much depends on your eyes and the problems you’re experiencing. “Insight Vision Center Optometry” has various exercises on KZbin. But have you experience problems for a while visual therapy with a trained opto/optometrist might be better.

[@amyhynds3084]

​@@MrDdm343 i

[@fairbornCCF]

I think you hit upon an important point many of our eye problems cannot be addressed with a single prism power, but often that is how they are prescribed.

[@57ashdot]

This resonates with me. Ive had esophoria/esotropia since childhood. Consistent use of prism glasses ALWAYS made my double vision exponentionally worse when the glasses came off. Your eye just gets lazier and lazier. Im 32 and I can no longer fuse targets more the 2 ft from my face. Pretty awful condition to live with :/

[@visontherapy]

It is very possible we can help you. We need to learn more about you specifically. Please visit our website and fill out the Quality of Life Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@HackerActivist]

I sucked it up and it got worse and worse regardless

[@visontherapy]

@@HackerActivist hi there. Not sure exactly what you mean by “sucked it up”. Please clarify.

[@chuckie0223]

I have prism glasses and it has made huge difference driving and it also cut back on headaches already have migraines so if prisms help prevent some headaches from eye strain it's worth it. Also what about people who have other eye issues they get stronger glasses over time this just seams like it may help some but I think people shouldn't make up minds because of stuff she said still interesting to hear

[@visontherapy]

Thanks for commenting! Glad it seems to be working for you! But here’s the thing: Prism adaptation can be a pain at the end of the day. When it gets worse the individual typically has to do either surgery or vt. They almost have no option left. Why you may ask? Because typically people who require prisms usually have newly developing eye turns. The eye turn as it is freshly starting requires the prism to align images to relieve strain or stop double vision. Then once it’s treated initially it relaxes into more and requires stronger….and stronger….. and STRONGER over time. Hope this doesn’t happen to you. But it’s the general pattern to watch for. That’s why some things that may seem okay in the short term can be landmines later. Thanks for being here and sharing!

[@LaSalviaBodysurf]

@@visontherapydo you have any evidence that support your statement that prism glasses can increase strabismus? Or any study saying that people who didn’t use glasses ended up with less prism diopters than those who used prism glasses ? Im really interested in this, thanks!

[@palerider7924]

@@LaSalviaBodysurf my Dr doesn't want me wearing prism all the time. I only need them driving else I wear regular glasses. She thinks you can get used to a prism the need more diopters over time. I keep a pair in our cars and leave them there.

[@CarpenterJerry]

Her story is my story! I am writing this with a patch over one eye. About 10 years ago I started down the prism rabbit hole. I am 71 years old and my glasses now have the most prism available. Last week (8/24/21) my eye specialist scheduled Strabismus surgery for 12/10/21 to correct my Diplopia. After watching all of Dr. Julie videos on Diplopia and Strabismus, I am going to cancel the surgery. I am not interested in going down the Strabismus surgery rabbit hole. Dr. Julie, you will have a new patient soon!

[@visontherapy]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@aliciasultzaberger162]

I have had progressive double vision get worse over the course of 7-8 years, stress & age may have something to do with this also. No eye doctor has treated me for this & it’s been a process to rule out other health conditions & finding the right specialist. A double vision specialist I seen 4 years ago said he’s never heard of eye turns suddenly happening that you are usually born with it. I found BVD through my own research online & knowing all my symptoms that doctors aren’t connecting the dots with or bothering much to look into more.

[@aliciasultzaberger162]

I also noticed this was 2 years ago, is there an update video on this patients progress?

[@joykarencartagena513]

​😮

[@DschungelKatze]

The thing is that these are supposed to be temporary. They are just a help for the lazy eye to see normally. Also a set of exercises is prescribed. And then after the situation gets better because of training a different set of prisms is prescribed. And that until eyes start seeing normally and no prisms are needed. In any case that is still better than having an operation that is in most cases purely cosmetic and fixes nothing but also can make things worse.

[@bendeguzvarga816]

I got a concussion 2,5 months ago and I am still light sensitive and after focusing on screens, books anything close I start to have a headache and than after time I get vision problems. I will do vision therapy and also use glasses, but since I am trying to fully recover I am not planning to wear them forever only to be able to work and help my eyes in rhe meantime until I fully recover 😊

[@visontherapy]

Make sure you get the right help. Goodluck!

[@DaVinci368]

I’ve had a prism lens for 5 days and it has given me back my freedom and capacity to function. I have a paralyzed 4th nerve (palsy). Thus my doctors cannot train a muscle to work when the nerve no longer fires. So do you still claim that a prism lens is a bad idea and I should return to being unable to drive, read, work, etc?

[@visontherapy]

Hi there. It appears you miss the point being made about how and why prisms are used and why it is often counterproductive in the long run if the goal is better vision and not just a crutch. Now, if you want a quick and temporary fix then you are on the right track. Also, the assertion about 4th nerve palsy is not accurate considering we work with and have help many align their eyes. The fact is the recommendation made is based on what they know and so is the solution presented which is akin to recommending crutches or a wheelchair when the individual can indeed be trained to walk. Ultimately, it still doesn't change the reality about long-term prism use especially since you are only 5 days in. But we are happy for your relief and wish you the best! Good luck.

[@vanessatorres2517]

Not a bad idea at all, while the nerves arent firing well yet , you need an aid to be able to function and work and earn a living to pay bills everyday or even pay the doctor . . While in the process of healing , prism is or an aid is definitely needed to be able to function . To treat paralysis / paresis therapy is . Stroke patients need a crutch to assist to walk while undergoing rehab /therapy . I think dr julie should consider crutches are still beneficial for daily functionality and healing . Imnobility hampers the healing process.

[@elizabethannmiller3134]

I had 21 prisms in my lenses. 8 out in each eye. Then 3 down in Right Eye and 2 up in Left eye. I had Orthoptic Eye Exercises for three years and every three months the Prisms were reduced. Now after 13 years I do not have any prisms in my lenses. I am 72 years old. Elizabeth Miller

[@visontherapy]

Great for you Elizabeth. Exactly the point. Prisms can be eliminated and frankly unnecessary for long term use. Good thing you stayed the course with that therapy. Thanks for sharing!

[@ks-bover2a]

did you have esotropia or exo? what type of doctor did you see for the orthoptic exercises?

[@bastianweik3989]

how much did vision therapy cost you?

[@LolitaDavidovich934]

Congratulations!

[@darthtraya5992]

Where did you get your exercises from?

[@Smiley35S]

My prism glasses gave me my life back

[@tinahillsdon2776]

Me too

[@KathyHarkey]

Find a vision therapist, they'll help you get rid of those glasses

[@parsonstj]

Me too.

[@visontherapy]

Congratulations! We hope it stays that way. They are meant to be a temporary fix but most people use them as their forever fix which for most, is where things tend to go south with the rapidly escalating prescriptions which no matter what they try to tell you is NOT normal at the pace at which they increase.

[@Smiley35S]

@@visontherapy I unfortunately can't afford vision therapy and my Dad paid for my treatment and glasses. He is very tight with money so he would never pay for vision therapy especially when I've had such great results with my glasses.

[@MyIndependentChannel]

Where is that promised followup video with an update on the effectiveness of the techniques used on the patient discussed in this video? I would like to know where things stand 3 years later...

[@visontherapy]

Hi there, it is a little challenging to locate such videos due to the fact that they are usually anonymized and frankly there are too many patients with successes to track for each KZbin video. Please refer to the Case Studies playlist for a plethora of videos to help show what is possible in these cases. Dr Julie also shares progress reports weekly in her weekend emails to those on our list. So you are welcome to follow that also. Thanks for being here!

[@charliecharlie6387]

Awesome! Thank you for your videos. I've been prescribed prism glasses for about 4 years now. :( Thanks to your video, I know now this was not good. Had no idea there were possible alternatives. So thank you for your video and giving us the USEFUL and HONEST information. THANK YOU!

[@visontherapy]

You are so welcome!

[@visontherapy]

Just checking in Charlie. Have you taken action since your last comment?

[@MrHuntervad]

I got mine for my exophoria Convergence Insufficiency, it takes the stress from my eye muscles, as I can align my eye pretty easily, but I get very tired/exhausted even with these 3D, so I have to relax myself and sometime let my eyes go to relax to double vision, also having under eye sinus problem with no explanation, but (very) recently got some sinus med and it works wonders. Like I can watch tv for 30 min then go side eye, but I can watch 1-2 hours with glasses before getting very tired. Cheers, when therapy works for folks.

[@khadijatuzzahra]

what if after RD surgery double vison stays ..what todointhat case ?canw e use it?

[@user-uk6gs9jt4m]

Watching your video I sat looking at my different glasses with left eye vision block, had those lens prisms and surgery. Brain tumor caused 6th nerve palsy and years after surgery and radiations, I had surgery that helped me see good again. After about 9 years, my double returned, doctor said no surgery, so I worked with another doctor to create a contact lens to block the vision I my left eye, it helps relieve off balance, dizziness and headaches, thank you for your information.

[@sdwl07]

Thank you for the clarification. I’ve been struggling with dizziness and just feeling off especially when driving and walking and grocery stores since sept 2021. I’ve been saying there’s something up with my eyes. Regular exams came back normal. Went to a physiotherapist and he said it’s vestibule ocular reflex dysfunction. I was doing gaze exercises and slowly got better then Got Covid and it all came back full swing. I just saw a neuro optometrist and she has completely validated all the stuf I’ve been going through. Set me up with some visual therapy which starts next week. I asked her about prism lenses and she said we do therapy first and don’t usually prescribe lenses. Which caught me off guard because all of the reading I did in regards to vertical heterophoria said prism lenses. So I was second guessing visual therapy but now that I watched your video and read some of the comments here I’m glad visual therapy is an option.

[@visontherapy]

Good luck!

[@beautifulpak]

Did your eyes got better with therapy

[@gsdbellaoneone9325]

Did you manage to do visual therapy?

[@miragexl007]

oh....hated the stick on Xtra prisms to see it it would help more in Prism glasses...hard to tell if it helpd because it was so awful looking through it.

[@deadcatlives6931]

First time I ever been prescribed glasses they gave them to me and like triple something. I tried for a month to wear them. That was 3 years ago haven’t worn them since.

[@carolineASMR]

Do Neurolenses work similarly to prisms? My doctor prescribed me neurolenses and I am wondering if I am going to need a stronger prescription every year 🤔

[@visontherapy]

Hi Caroline, Neurolens is a prism lens.

[@garbygarb31]

@@visontherapyno they’re not

[@tawahalp4716]

Thank you for being on the virtuous side of things..and not selling astronomical prisms to people

[@ScottRiceDirector]

Hi Dr. Julie. I was given a 12 diopter stick-on prism for one eye last year. I was excited to see straight and went on a 1 hour bike ride. I suddenly had extreme vertigo (world spinning), which I've never had before. After being rushed to the ER, I was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease, and now I feel nauseous and dizzy all the time, and I have hearing loss. Have you ever heard of a prism triggering inner-ear / vestibular issues like this? Thank you!

[@tanyarodrigues286]

I was in a car accident Dec of 2016 and always felt off. No doctors or specialists could figure out what was wrong. In February 2024 I was working a work from home job that I what the heck had worked for about 8 months and in the computer for about 12 hours per day. Once my assignment was up in late March 2025 I started feeling Dizzy, Anxiety etc. I went to a Neuro Optometrist and she stated I had BVD and Convergence Insufficiency. My eyes never crossed and I never seen double but she said I needed Prism glasses. I am so miserable. I’ve had them going on 4 weeks and I can’t really drive or even function. I feel like I’m in a fish bowl. It’s hard to shower because I feel I have that prism adaptation. It’s horrible. I don’t know what to do to just have a regular prescription and not wear these prisms. I have even more anxiety trying to get used to them. I feel trapped and like I’m living in a fish bowl. When taking them off I feel very symptomatic now. Even worse than before I started wearing them.

[@tanyarodrigues286]

Please give me some direction on what I should do.

[@visontherapy]

@@tanyarodrigues286 Hi Tanya. Sounds terrible indeed. But We might be able to help. You are welcome to schedule an online consultation to discuss the details of your case to see how we can help. You can do so by visiting us at www.visionforlifeworks.con and clicking on schedule a consultation. Looking forward to seeing you on the schedule!

[@duckielouise]

What about NeuroLens? Would these be any different? What about prism glasses + training exercises for long-term?

[@visontherapy]

We do not prescribe prisms for long-term use. We do not even prescribe them as glasses but instead use a handheld prism on a stick for specific exercises and protocols for those who may need it very briefly. We are solely focused on improving vision long term and generally avoid the use of Band-Aid approaches.

[@tawahalp4716]

Thank you I use vision therapy this is refreshing

[@amyhoop9651]

Thank you so much for this video. I have had a lazy eye my entire life. I am now getting dizzy and losing my balance. My binocular vision is the issue. I am scheduled to be officially tested in August. I am a believer in Therapy. I needed your video so I feel more confident to push for the therapy rather than prism glasses. Thank you so much! I am 49 years old with no medical issues, I think my eyes and lazy eye have just gotten worse and can't not make up the differences in images anymore. Have you had any success with someone around my age with just therapy and not need prism glasses permanently? Thank you!

[@visontherapy]

Yes we have! We need to learn more about you specifically. We help people all over the world! We would love to learn more about you. Please visit our website and fill out the Quality of Life Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@sdwl07]

Hello. Following up on your comment. Has visual therapy worked for you?

[@amyhoop9651]

@@sdwl07 I have been in Vision Therapy since Sept 2021 and yes, it has helped me alot! You have to be patient as it doesn't fix itself in just a few weeks, especially when you are older, but I have had amazing results. The program is 31 weeks long of once a week in-office therapy and then you have 21 weeks of at home therapy. You still have at-home therapy activities to do during your in-office weeks. I went to someone local in my state. Hope this helps you.

[@Era-DK]

@@amyhoop9651 Hey, I also have a lazy eye and have a question. Have you had cosmetic surgery for it? I am wondering if vision therapy can help me as i have had surgery, and am getting balance issues and neck pain due to head tilt. Cheers

[@amyhoop9651]

@@Era-DK Hello! I did not have surgery, but I also had a head tilt, neck pain, migraines, and balance issues. Vision Therapy has helped alot. I am still going through therapy. I would recommend getting some physical therapy sessions too along with your vision therapy because posture and balance and vision all go hand in hand. The PT helped me as well.

[@alinakorovina681]

Brilliant! I've just learned I possibly have BVD, and am very hesitant to go the glasses route for all the reasons you mentioned. Glad to hear there's alternative options to explore.

[@visontherapy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hinashah4798]

Awesome video. Wish you were in my area.

[@visontherapy]

Thanks! good news is that We work with patients from all over the world! All you have to do is visit us at our website at www.visionforlifeworks.com and schedule a consultation. And we can discuss your case in its specific nature and what can be done to help. Looking forward to see you on the schedule!

[@ritapsaila7123]

what you said is true I am the one from 6 now I am 30 prism. now I am waiting to call me for surgery and it's TRUE the eyes goes worst whit the prism.i wish I live near you .feeling sad but I know now that how I am feeling you axplaing very well.

[@visontherapy]

We would love to help you, but we need to learn more about you specifically. We customize our vision therapy programs to each individual. We help people all over the world! Please visit our website. Here you will find two options to connect with us. One, fill out the Functional Vision Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or two, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY Please allow two business days for us to respond to accommodate all time zones. Thanks!

[@beckybarnes8875]

It does help people so there should not be a never say never.

[@visontherapy]

Of course. Prisms help but they aren’t meant to be kept. So ultimately they ought to be discarded at some point else one likely ends up with a worse condition. Thank you for being here!

[@PhaethonCrafts]

I already had surgery twice. Once in the 90's, and once in 2021, unfortunately the second surgery did not stick nearly as long and that doctor no longer accepts my insurance so I had to see someone else who decided to try prisms instead of a 3rd surgery to see how they would work for me. As I am on Idaho Medicaid, I don't think we have adult vision therapy here, and even if we did, there is no way Medicaid would even pay for it when they only pay for vision if you have certain conditions such as in the realm of diabetes, strabismus (like myself), etc. The frames the even pay for are so terrible that they literally fall apart and I opted to pay $50 for a pair of glasses online instead to save myself the hassle. Vision therapy would not be something I could afford just for my extremely terrible eyesight that I've had issues with since I was 5 to come back later as I am disabled.

[@jmcqueen7355]

I've developed double vision over the past 2 years. How can I find vision therapy in Washington DC?

[@visontherapy]

Hi there. I do not know any doc local to you. Besides, I cannot advise about another clinic’s therapy as they definitely NOT all the same simply because it is called VT. For instance there are nightly effective protocols I developed and use that are exclusive to our clinic. For this reason (our higher success rate), we have many people still end up coming to us after having tried “therapy” elsewhere. Great news is that where you live doesn’t matter as we have patients from all over the world, including your state. So we would be glad to help you if you so desire. First thing to do would be to schedule an online consultation with me to discuss what you are experiencing and I can advise as to what is possible. To schedule your consultation, visit us at www.visionforlifeworks.com. Looking forward to see you on the schedule!

[@PremiumCutsbarbershop]

What are eye exercises to do ?

[@LaurenGiovina]

My doc told me that vision therapy won’t help me and would make things worse. I was diagnosed with vertical heterophoria. I forget the reason why. I keep asking for a copy of my records but I’ve yet to receive them. I remember them saying that I have a vertical and horizontal misalignment. Any thoughts? I’m currently wearing prisms. They help, but I find myself wanting to take them off throughout the day.

[@visontherapy]

Hi Lauren. It is no surprise they would day that. First off because thats what they were taught in school and secondly because some docs arent open minded to expand their perspective once they graduate and get set in their ways. Yet the facts say differently and as a result we get a lot of patients reporting that their doc is quite surprised at their improvement. Here is one of many such examples copied from our website: After my stroke and loss of peripheral vision, and In spite of my ophthalmologist’s statement that “ It was impossible to regain any sight” my partner convinced me to try the Vision for Life program. After several months, I noticed while walking in the streets that vision seemed “MUCH WIDER” This was a great encouragement in a vision training which I at times felt was not moving forward. This wonderful discovery gave us new encouragement. Two months later, April 2023 the same ophthalmologist who, after executing vision measurements the previous year stated “ I am surprised to observe that your peripheral vision is CONSIDERABLY wider” I told him about your program which he one year ago thought was just a waste of time and money. He encouraged me to continue. A new date for verifications next year is agreed. In the meantime, me and my dear and helpful partner will continue with renewed energy. In the 3 weeks since the last measurements it feels that it has opened up further. We now look forward to each Tursday`s Zoom session with Jill. I am very pleased to recommend this program for anyone in a similar situation. In the world with new “digital meeting places”, Zoom etc, it works quite well to receive follow up and instructions remotely. What I in the beginning turned to out of desperation and not out of belief, actually delivers! With renewed energy, we are now continuing on the journey back to a completely restored vision which I look forward to proving that to the initially skeptical doctors, I would like to recommend Vision for Life for anyone with similar problems. - AR As far as prisms and Vertical H goes, it really isn't fixing your field of vision but instead shifting viable vision over and yes many patients report not liking due to discomfort and often cos they end up bumping into things since it is only robing peter to pay Paul so to speak. You are welcome schedule an online consultation to discuss your case specifics further and what’s possible for you, because Ultimately it’s up to you to decide about your health in-spite of the opinion of skeptics. Thanks for being here!

[@LaurenGiovina]

Thanks for this info! This week, I started to get stabbing pain in my dominant eye and my left eye looks “dead”. I haven’t worn the glasses in two days. Too many headaches, jaw pain. My non dominant eye is now feeling strange, but headaches and jaw pain are much less. My doc now thinks that I either need a different prescription or there’s an underlying issue. I’ve always had amblyopia. Patch as a kid, etc, but never had issues with driving and dizziness until after I had Covid in 2020! I will look into all of this. Thanks so much for taking the time to write to me!

[@visontherapy]

@@LaurenGiovinaYou are welcome!Hmm… There could be a lot of etiologies with what you are experiencing…but we can help amblyopia, driving, dizziness. Headaches could be indicating something serious. I recommend a general phys for headaches and jaw pain to rule out whatever that is.

[@brianwilson7624]

I have horizontal binocular diplopia and prism glasses were prescribed for me. I'm a 39 year old male and they told me I still have 20/20 vision but for some reason I've started seeing doubles

[@stasi6206]

So prism glasses turn the eyes straight .. yes or no . because i read somewhere that prism glasses don't move the eyes at all

[@visontherapy]

@@stasi6206 it doesn’t change the eyes. It simply alters the light that enters it. Vision therapy of the kind that we advocate in contrast works on the eyes and neural wiring for sustained change at the root level and not just a band aid that could actually cause more dependence and deterioration. Good question.

[@skatealldayyyy]

i was prescribed prism glasses and wore them for a year. Im pretty sure my exotropia got worse, now I am realizing I need to learn how to actually use my eyes. Do you reccomend amblyoplay???

[@visontherapy]

We cannot recommend any treatment out there without know more about your condition specifically.

[@glennwest4438]

I know this an old video but I am 68 years old. My right eye has a swollen macula and it causes ghost images due to focus being different in each retina. Prism help. I could not drive without them

[@TheShredfest89]

Your talking about rxing prism for focal system. Now if you rx prism for ambient visual midline shift.. that works wonders! But i agree, the focal system is the wrong way to rx prism. The focal system adapts. God bless

[@danilik]

Thank you for this video! I was just diagnosed and told I need prism glasses... after watching, I will go a different route.

[@visontherapy]

Glad it was helpful! If you would like to discuss your condition and the options available to you as a way to actually improve your vision and thus eliminate the need for prisms, feel free to schedule a consultation with me on our website! Thanks for watching!

[@tinahillsdon2776]

there is no different route

[@rachellerogers9399]

I was just recently prescribed prism after two head injuries a week apart (6 months ago) that led to dislocation of my c1 & c2 and post concussion syndrome. My doctor didn’t mention anything about therapy. I do photography for a living so if I can train things back to normal I’d much rather do that. Thank you for this video. I live several states away so I will try and find someone local.

[@visontherapy]

Hi Rachelle. Most people don’t know they have the option because yes their docs either don’t know better or isn’t willing to accept that the paradigm has changed and is changing and people do not need thicker and thicker lenses which gets worse each time. But now you do, you can change that for yourself. About finding someone local: first we work with people from all over the world and would love to help you. Second and most importantly, what we do is quite atypical and it would be a mistake to assume it is a standard outcome everywhere and all programs are the same. And I’m thinking no one wants to find this out at the end after much time, effort and money has been expended. If you wish to speak with Dr. Steinhauer directly to discuss your case and what is possible for you, please visit your website at www.visionforlifeworks.com. Thank you for being here!

[@visontherapy]

Also considering the Trauma that precipitated it, the approach Dr Julie uses may also be different above and beyond what most may think is necessary to ensure it isn’t just a surface mechanical fix.

[@valdo4842]

Wow I wish you were closer am in Los Angeles Ca. Am 9 months into PCS and just got my prism glasses and I don’t see how am going to adapt to them.

[@visontherapy]

Every therapy program is customized to the patient, and we help people all over the world! Please email us at [e-mail] as well as take our Quality of Life Questionnaire on our homepage, www.visionforlifeworks.com

[@eddie10191]

know I'm late to the party. If you can book a one day trip about 36hrs Hotel flight and car rental packages all included. 2220 route 157 Glenn carbon Illinois. good luck.

[@Tina-pp6ps]

Just help people! Really? Like you’re not making enough money?

[@TheMainCal]

Would this be like glasses like neurolens?

[@visontherapy]

Yes Neurolens are a type prism

[@austinkole4813]

I got prescribed prism glasses .25 in both eyes about 1.5 months ago. My headaches have improved but my anxiety has remained the same / increased in certain ways. Idk what to do I’m so lost :(

[@loft4me]

Interesting. My prism is 4.00 out for both sides, which when applied for the first time back in 2020, allowed me to drive with new glasses, without having to keep one eye shut. The problem for me, is that neither my healthcare provider, Kaiser, nor America's Best vision care, would fill a wrap-type frame with my prism requirement. They say it can't be done. Because I cycle, I need a wrap type frame for wind protection. Anyways, I have an appointment this month, and I'm going to take in a new Oakley OX 8027 Crosslink frame. Hopefully the slight wrap can be filled. Thank you for the video.

[@visontherapy]

Good luck!

[@adrianwhitehead1950]

I also cycle and use a prism lens insert type wrap around frame from Bloc, works well and prescription changes are not expensive.

[@loft4me]

@@visontherapy Thank you.

[@renoraines4695]

im so off balance i would try anything now

[@visontherapy]

We need to learn more about you specifically. Please visit our website and fill out the Quality of Life Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@laceyr.2642]

This is great! I’ve been wearing prisms now since 2018 and have had some success, but lately not so much and it is frustrating to go through pairs of lenses and still not getting the relief I am looking for. If we’re out of state, how do we work with you?

[@laceyr.2642]

@@visontherapy Thank you so much! I took the questionnaire yesterday, so I’ll hold tight and wait to hear from someone. Thanks again for your reply.

[@visontherapy]

@@laceyr.2642 Hi Lacey, just following up. We hope you able to get a consult scheduled with Dr. Steinhauer?

[@laceyr.2642]

@@visontherapy , no. I don’t believe I heard from anyone. Right now I’m seeing a local functional neurologist to attempt vision therapy again. It’s been about 6 years since I did it last. I’m praying it helps!

[@visontherapy]

@@laceyr.2642 We would have loved to help you since this is our specialty, and while many people think VT is VT, the protocols are not all the same. But we wish you well!! Thank you for being here!

[@jaehee9519]

I went my entire life not knowing double vision wasn't normal. But I've also had headaches 8 days out of 10 for the past 20 years and would randomly go blind for up to an hour from ocular migraines quite often. At 29 (last year) I went to an optometrist on a whim because I got vision insurance for the first time and was surprised when they told me my double vision wasn't normal, and may be the cause of my headaches. My optometrist said my eye misalignment was by far the most severe case he had ever seen in his career. I was prescribed neurolens glasses and haven't had any instances of blindness nor have I had more than 6 headaches in the 12 months since wearing them. My concern about your advice in this video is that "training my eyes to align themselves" is essentially what my eyes were doing for the past 29 years, with chronic headaches and bouts of blindness as a result. How would vision therapy be different and result in reduced eye strain?

[@visontherapy]

Glad you are finding some kind of relief after that long. But your eyes weren’t being trained. They ran wild for 20 years. Driving a car that’s out of alignment for years will not fix it. In fact only makes it worse for car and driver. Hence vision therapy is not the same as your prev experience. Bottom line is we help the eyes function properly without crutches 🩼(Which is what the prisms are). This therefore eliminates the issues that tend to come with prisms over time. But I’m glad you are better than before!

[@LolitaDavidovich934]

My prism glasses gave me the clearest vision I have had in many many years. You do you girlfriend.

[@visontherapy]

@@LolitaDavidovich934 Hi Lolita, I didn’t say that prisms are completely useless and can’t help offer some temporary relief. But it is often used wrongly (long term) and causes issues of its own as indicated by other comments under this and other videos of mine where others are reporting experiences unlike yours. We also see them weekly in my practice. Now, let’s hope your prescription stays the same, otherwise that’s a whole new can of worms. Congratulations in the meantime and thanks for your comment!

[@vickycarden1511]

On August 10th my prescription prism lenses came in. My prism are low. Fast forward to this week. Double vision with my prisms are bad. I work near computer screen. I told my co workers I need breaks. However, they didn't care. Yesterday I had extreme Double vision. Every told me just sit down or maybe your clothes are casuing it. I said I been sitting down for 20 mins and can't focus on 1 thing at a time. Today I stayed home from work. My eyes where fine this morning until 12pm. Double vision went away for 1 hour. Now it's back again. In addition I have seizures. My medication its the reason. I am literally trying to focus on the keyboard. Optical place never got back to me. I have no clue what to do.

[@visontherapy]

We are sorry to hear all of this. We would love to help you, but we need to learn more about you specifically. We customize our vision therapy programs to each individual. We help people all over the world! Please visit our website and fill out the Functional Vision Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY Please allow two business days for us to respond to accommodate all time zones. Thanks!

[@saphire60]

how are you now? I was told that it gets worse before it gets better

[@vickycarden1511]

@@saphire60 not even better at all. All sudden randomly I feel a migraine and boom double, everything in slow motion and down. I see a different eye doc on the 29.

[@saphire60]

@@vickycarden1511 are you still currently wearing the prisims? are you out of work

[@vickycarden1511]

@@saphire60 i am still wearing prisms. I am not out of work. My boss is caring and knows my health issues plus I work with my boyfriend mom. If the double vision/dizziness/eyes are spaced out/can't barely walk etc Happens at work my boss actually drives me home. Not to mention sometimes lasts for hours. I have eplisey as well

[@rosiep2021]

I got prisms 5 weeks ago, after 5 days my life was changed for the better. For 10 days. Since then I have regressed and feel horrible. Can’t get into see my doc until the middle of April. I am miserable and my anxiety and depression are through the roof.

[@rosiep2021]

Also I have convergence insufficiency but I don’t have tbi or a stroke or anything (that I know of) I’ve had an mri and shows nothing.. is it possible it just happens?

[@visontherapy]

That’s unfortunate Michelle. 😢 Hope it gets better for you. This is why I talk about them (prisms) so much.

[@visontherapy]

@@rosiep2021 you don’t need to have had a tbi or stroke for it to happen. Stress (which comes in different forms including immune stress) can result in it happening and there are still other factors besides that including post-medication reactions.

[@rosiep2021]

@@visontherapy I will be doing vision therapy soon and I really hope it works 🥺 I’m scared my eyes are broken forever

[@visontherapy]

@@rosiep2021 Good to hear Michelle. Well hopefully you do it with us to avoid double jeopardy because NOT all VT is created equal.

[@ritapsaila7123]

Pls help what you said in this video I am passing it how can I contact you. Sorry for my bad wrinting but I can understand when you a.re talking

[@visontherapy]

We would love to help you, but we need to learn more about you specifically. We customize our vision therapy programs to each individual. We help people all over the world! Please visit our website and fill out the Functional Vision Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY Please allow two business days for us to respond to accommodate all time zones. Thanks!

[@colson8327]

Age 64. My ex-husband mentioned long ago that I cover my right eye when reading. I don't know when this started. I had scoliosis as a child that was corrected considerably, but still have a forward head posture that they were unable to correct. I have chronic right shoulder and neck pain, as well as jaw pain on the right side. I think the neck pain began after a car accident in my late twenties or early thirties. I have always struggled with reading because I lose my place constantly. As I've gotten older I have had to switch to audiobooks because reading is exhausting. I mentioned covering my right eye to my eye doctor and that it was much worse than the left. He used a light with a line in it and discovered that either my head is tilted or my eyes aren't aligned. Is vision training available across the US? Can this be done on your own?

[@visontherapy]

We have had great success treating this condition. We help people all over the world! We do not recommend doing this on your own as there are many variables at play. We would love to learn more about you. Please visit our website and fill out the Quality of Life Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@jasonn_lifts]

Search up Neal Hallinan and PRI

[@RetroVHSGamingVideos]

thanks Dr. Julie - your youtube is a great resource

[@visontherapy]

You are so welcome!

[@RetroVHSGamingVideos]

@@visontherapy I'm in South Africa and we don't have people like you - just eye Docs & Opticians [maybe it's better now - have not looked in a while]

[@visontherapy]

We help people all over the world! Please visit our website and fill out the Functional Vision Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@RetroVHSGamingVideos]

@@visontherapy brilliant!

[@jmcqueen7355]

I will schedule, thanks.

[@unapologeticella4540]

I had strabismus surgery 13 yrs ago when i was 11 and today the dr said because of this, eye exercises wont help fix temporary lazy eyes from eye strain/stress.is this true?ty💜

[@visontherapy]

We have great success even after people have had surgery. We invite you to email us at [e-mail]. Also, please take the Quality of Life Questionnaire on our home page - www.visionforlifeworks.com

[@JsX2007]

Hi Dr. Julie. Thanks so much for your video. Without glasses, I do not see double vision however I do have constant eye strain. While wearing glasses (no prism) I start to see vertical double vision towards to the center and top half of the lens. If I lift up the glasses so my eyes are centered at the bottom half of the lens, the images fuse together nicely and the strain is gone. Why is the double vision apparent only while wearing my glasses? The glasses have been rechecked multiple times to make sure they're made correctly. Also, would the pencil pushups help in for vertical misalignment?

[@visontherapy]

Well likely because the images are too blurry to notice double without glasses (which assumes you have power in them to see better). Pencil pushups will not correct or improve a vertical misalignment but can actually make it a bit worse. Training convergence or crossing eyes can signal muscles that also work on vertical placement of the eyes and can overstimulate a vertical misalignment.

[@kaeeroyal3124]

Will a little prism prescribed ruin my eyes?

[@visontherapy]

Hi there, typically the "little" becomes more and more due to a common phenomena called prism accommodation which means your eyes get used to what you started with and requires even more. And logic says it wouldn't be more if your eyes were actually getting better. So ultimately YES prolonged use of prisms will make it worse.

[@rp81177]

I started at 2base out prism in my left eye for esotropia, following yr went to 3, 2yrs latter (2020) went to 5base out. 2021 esotropia started real bad in my right eye got 4.50 base out, now move to 2023 I'm at 5.50 each eye base out so I'm pretty dependent on prisms and I know it's going to get worse I'm sure now how bad not sure.

[@Sandra-mi2oj]

I have an autoimmune eye disease that causes fibrotic scarring of the eye muscles (among other things). Vision therapy helped but only to a point. Prisms allow me to have functional eyesight. I think everyone needs to explore vision therapy as a part of resolving or improving double vision-but don’t dismiss or avoid using prisms if needed.

[@visontherapy]

Indeed, as mentioned in the video, if there is absolutely no other course of action then it is what it is (just like would be the case with considering amputating a limb). But often people tend not to know there are options for their particular case presentation.

[@Biglover29]

@VisionForLife&Success Will this help with binocular vision dysfunction?

[@visontherapy]

Yes, the therapy we do definitely helps with Binoc Dyxf.

[@Biglover29]

@@visontherapy Do you have an online course for those that live too far away?

[@visontherapy]

@@Biglover29 Hi there. no course as there is in fact a reason why it requires a license to practice optometry as things can get worse quickly even for inexperienced docs. But we do have remote patients from all over the world and would be glad to help you if you need our help! Typically the first thing to do is to schedule a consultation to discuss your case and then I can determine if we can help. To do so simply visit our website at www.visionforlifeworks.com and clic in the schedule a consultation button for info about how to schedule an online consultation. Thanks for being here and looking forward to seeing you on a consult!

[@lukehall373]

I've been doing vision therapy for around two years. Nothing really has changed. I constantly have neasea and disoriention on a daily basis. I can't watch TV or drive without feeling sick. The worse bit is when I go in dark car parks and barely any lighting and feel I'm about to pass out. I'm that desperate I would try prism glasses if it would help :(

[@visontherapy]

Hi Luke, thanks for sharing. was this done with our clinic?

[@lukehall373]

@@visontherapy Hi. No this was with a specialist in the UK where I'm from. They won't offer me prism glasses they want me to do the therapy first, and I understand why. But don't feel it's working :(.

[@visontherapy]

@@lukehall373 hi Luke. You can either hold on till your therapy ends or seek a second opinion. Those are about the only options available other than quitting.

[@visontherapy]

I must add that after 2 years, you should have had better progress than what you are experiencing.

[@rachaellh]

I wish vision therapy wasn’t so expensive where I am.

[@visontherapy]

Not sure how much it is where you are but then it is important to ensure you get it right when you actually decide to do it. If you ever decide to explore it further, we can help you regardless of where you are in the world!

[@rachaellh]

I believe close to 4k for a year. Absolutely way too expensive for something not covered by insurance.

[@Nambazi]

Do you have any tips for folks who have vision concerns but may only have access to basic optometry?

[@visontherapy]

Hi there, tough without any specific idea what the concerns are. You are welcome to share. Thanks for being here!

[@hemantparakh6462]

I discovered an multiple use of Optical Glasses within a Range of 1.25 upto 101 power so kindly suggest how to implement my Niche

[@visontherapy]

Please clarify your question.

[@devilsmilerallvideos6774]

Can u please....tell me Dr.Julie what should i do now bfore this I have watched ur another video I have decided to go with prisms but this video...made me confused what should I do now...Please tell me...Mam😭😭😭😭

[@visontherapy]

We would love to help you, but we need to learn more about you specifically. We customize our vision therapy programs to each individual. We help people all over the world! Please visit our website. Here you will find two options to connect with us. One, fill out the Functional Vision Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or two, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY Please allow two business days for us to respond to accommodate all time zones. Thanks!

[@devilsmilerallvideos6774]

@@visontherapy Mam....Yesterday I went to hopsital mam....Nd my Left eye power +0.75 nd right eye +5.25 Mam Doctor prescribed specs and tablets....but those spectacles make my right eye look bigger....It made meee really sad. Mam will u please tell me what should I do mam to get rid of that problem..please give me a reply mam....🙏

[@visontherapy]

Again, we would love to help you, but we need to learn more about you specifically. We customize our vision therapy programs to each individual. We help people all over the world! Please visit our website. Here you will find two options to connect with us. One, fill out the Functional Vision Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or two, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY Please allow two business days for us to respond to accommodate all time zones. Thanks!

[@crazyminds1298]

I'm having vertical multiple vision and astigmatism as well where I see lights fall down straight from the source, what should I get, the doctors in my city says they cannot find what's wrong, they just gave me again a prescription and said to exercise and don't use electronics and stuff for 2 months and come back ☹️

[@visontherapy]

We can't really comment without knowing more about your condition. If you are interested, we help people all over the world! We would love to learn more about you.. Please visit our website and fill out the Quality of Life Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@TheSevonne]

Are the prism glasses 100% the cause of the progression in her double vision? What was the cause of it in the first place? Does this happen in all prism glasses wearers? Or just this one case? This is not enough information and doesn’t help at all.

[@visontherapy]

Hi Sevonne. Good question. In practically all cases daily prism users tend to get a worsening of their eyesight thus resulting in even stronger lens prescription. This is why most docs will tell you that they expect the prescription to get stronger over time. But we do not follow the approach of prescribing prisms and instead work to resolve the underlying condition without needing to make things worse by adding another debilitating factor to it even though it might be a bandaid in the moment. And for those on it already get patients off it. Thanks for commenting. Hope that answers your question.

[@FranciscoRamirez-bx5fz]

Prism glasses is the only thing to improve vision after a stroke (Homonymous Hemianopia)

[@visontherapy]

Actually that’s an incorrect assertion. it doesn’t really help. it just shifts an image from where their vision is normal to where it isn’t and it almost always makes them feel disoriented and they run into stuff on their “good” side. Ppl literally com to us crying bc they thought it wiould fix their vision that’s the way docs tell them and then they realize it doesn’t and they’re heart broken and upset.

[@mecarr]

I have double vision due to multiple sclerosis. I was prescribed prism, strength 2, which helped. Would vision therapy help? My doctor said that my eyes would be get better, faster, the lesser I use the prism glasses. However, I’d like to speed up the process and am wondering if vision therapy would help.

[@visontherapy]

It is very likely, but we have no way of knowing without learning more about you. We customize our vision therapy programs to each individual. We help people all over the world! Please visit our website and fill out the Functional Vision Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@tomwhite716]

A stroke blessed me with a doubling/shadowing in my vision. I did prism lenses to no available. The therapy failed. Is still want better vision. I have homonymous hemianopsia in both eyes. I would love to drive again but my numbers will prevent that.

[@visontherapy]

Hi Tom, I am not sure what kind of therapy you did but we have much success helping people who have been unsuccessful elsewhere. Why? Because not all therapy is created equal. The recommendation in this case is to get a consultation to discuss your case to see where you are and what can be done. You can do so by visiting our website at www.visionforlifeworks.com and clicking on Schedule a Consultation. Thanks for being here and for commenting!

[@saramessore9197]

I was prescribed prisms, WITH vision therapy. Because I have exotropia, as well as Convergence insufficiency, and I believe something else. I did a lot of tests with a specialist, that showed how bad mine is (even though my general vision is okay), and she suggested vision therapy as well as prisms. But I'm nervous about this too. Any suggestions, or advice to bring to my dr?

[@visontherapy]

Unfortunately, we cannot comment on your condition without knowing a lot more about you specifically.

[@saramessore9197]

@@visontherapy Okay that makes sense. Thank you

[@johntrailearvin]

Did you ever have double vision?

[@saramessore9197]

@@johntrailearvin yes very often

[@johntrailearvin]

Oh we have the same things but I never had double vision so idk if prisms will work for me

[@sharonhedman7874]

My double vision is from having brain surgery 2 times in 1 months. The neuro ophthalmologist wants me to use prism lenses, and vision therapy. Not working at all after 4 months. Is there a surgery that can help me?

[@visontherapy]

Hi Sharon. We likely can help you with our unique approach to therapy in order to help you avoid the use of prisms. A little confused however by your question about surgery after stating the likely effect of surgery on your vision. Is there a reason why you are asking about yet another surgery instead of Vision Therapy? Also, what do you mean by "Not working at all after 4 months?" Ultimately, there are many reasons why you could have developed double vision after surgery so more information will be required and more questions left to be asked.

[@womangoworld]

I have symptoms for BVD, the optician suggests 1 prism since 1,5 seems to be too much, but they changed and improved the vision during the test a little, but not to where it felt stable or good. Now he wants me to get glasses, but it feels wrong to me. I feel very lost with this right now and I am from Europe so coming to you isn't an option. What can I do? Please help!

[@visontherapy]

@@womangoworld Hi there, fortunately, we work with people from all over the world including Europe of which we have had a lot of patients from. The best thing to do is to schedule a consultation to discuss the specifics of your case, and to see what’s possible for you. You can do so at www.visionforlifeworks.com. Thanks for being here and looking for ward to seeing you in the schedule!

[@mystique917]

I have esotropia. Do you suggest surgery before prism glasses?

[@visontherapy]

Ultimately the choice is yours, but my position is that neither is the best choice in correcting your eyesight. Each path has significant limitations and drawbacks. the first is that surgery is well...surgery. but more than that the surgery is more about cosmetic alignment than improving your vision. We also see many patients who have had 2,3,4 or more surgeries who still end up coming to us. I have also made many videos about prisms including this one that shows its limitations and long-term effects. This is why I choose to pivot my practice to help patients resolve and improve their vision in a way that is more effective and makes either option unnecessary. Kinda sounds like a vision therapy pitch right? But it is what it is. Ultimately you want to ask yourself what do I want for my vision? Thick glasses that will tend to increase, surgery that may not do what I need it to, or actually get better vision without either option? The choice is yours. Thanks for being here.

[@viratgowda4410]

I'm 17 and my right eye(only right eye) turns in whn i try to see anything which is far or near, It's very difficult to ride a vehicle or to read anything,,, I can't make any eye contact with anyone because it'll so embarassing So mam is there anything you can help for this,.please

[@visontherapy]

Everyone's situation is different. We need to learn more about your condition specifically. Please visit our website and fill out the Quality of Life Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@acecrixus3218]

Where in southwest fla can i get this treatment??

[@visontherapy]

While there may be clinics who claim to offer the same thing, what we do at VFL&S is unique for many reasons including the doctor and our unique protocols. The great news is that we have helped many from around the world and can likely help you too. The first step would be to visit our website at www.visionforlifeworks.com and schedule a consultation to discuss your case with Dr. Steinhauer. Looking forward to seeing you on the schedule!

[@BigBuffaloChip]

I don't know if you still see comments on this video, but about 10 years ago, i noticed double vision that got worse the farther I looked to my right without moving my head. No problems looking straight ahead or to my left. I was told to wear prism glasses. A month ago, I had prk surgery and i just have double vision everywhere now. I'm hoping it goes away after my eye heals but I notice that i get a huge jump of it when i look to the right while keeping my head pointed forward. My question is what kind of doctor do I look for to help with the double vision? Again, I'm hoping the PRK enduced double vision clears, but I'd still like to seek help with my pre-existing double vision. My eye doctor always told me there was no way to correct it other than the prism glasses. Do I just seek a different eye doctor for a 2nd opinion or is this a specialist area?

[@visontherapy]

Well sir, you came to the right place as we are the 2nd opinion and the expert you seek. You are welcome to schedule an online consultation to discuss your case and what is possible for you. You can do so by visiting us at www.visionforlifeworks.com and clicking on schedule a consultation. Once complete you will be given directions on what you need to send in before your consultation. We look forward to seeing you on the schedule and hopefully being able to help you.

[@GunNut37086]

I've suspected that using prisms to correct my double vision was a bad idea. Long story short: auto accident in 2017, severe left eye damage, surgery to shorten/strengthen muscles/tendon, nerve damage that can't be corrected, eye doc put +.5 on one eye and -.5 on the other and the double vision was gone. I think my brain would have compensated, but they keep telling me not to drop the prisms on my next Rx for the past 5 yrs.

[@visontherapy]

And has your prescription stayed the same during that period?

[@GunNut37086]

@@visontherapy Yes, my Rx is stable now and at least my prism strength hasn't increased like the patient in your story, thank the Lord.

[@visontherapy]

@@GunNut37086 Typically they go up dramatically so that’s relatively good that they have remained the same for you. As far as asymmetry and actually fixing the double vision and improving your vision there are still things that can be done to make things better including reducing the lens power and potentially eliminating the completely since you are currently at a +-5

[@marinellagreco7799]

I am in England, so I can’t ring, unless you have what’s up. I looked at your website, BUT I can only see the way to pay for a consulation call $ 149. I do NOT know if you can help me, so I would like to tell you my child 8y situation, before paying. thanks

[@visontherapy]

Hi Marinell, what’s going on in general with your 8yr old?

[@Mikeppodcast]

I live in Pennsylvania, how can I go through the therapy?

[@visontherapy]

We would love to help you, but we need to learn more about you specifically. We customize our vision therapy programs to each individual. We help people all over the world! Please visit our website and fill out the Functional Vision Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com. We will walk you through our online process. Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@Mikeppodcast]

@@visontherapy I sure will, thank you so much!

[@marcospintor1333]

I get double vision from reading books and things that are close to me. And it really hurts my eyes if I try to move my eyes towards my nose and gives me bad headaches. I usually close one eye. I’d do anything 😭

[@visontherapy]

We help people all over the world! Please visit our website and fill out the Quality of Life Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@winwinwin282828]

We had a patient who has the same problem but for far. He gets double vision when looking far. We gave him some prism and he told us that is the best pair of specs he got. We could have gotten him back to do vision therapy sessions and we get to earn extra but he ain't got time for that unfortunately.

[@lambylambcurly]

Same here, too difficult with upclose vision. blurred and uncofortable. Were you able to find out why it is.

[@hannalaforest4520]

I was diagnosed with vertical heterophoria and they say the only cure is prism glasses. But I’ve tried them every time I go up to the vision specialist and they don’t seem to help I don’t feel a difference in face it makes me feel more strained. Is this something that would help my disorder as well?? It’s very hard for me to look at screens I get dizzy for weeks

[@visontherapy]

We would love to help you, but we need to learn more about you specifically. We customize our vision therapy programs to each individual. We help people all over the world! Please visit our website and fill out the Functional Vision Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@Melle-mu5nc]

What if you use prism, plus visual therapy and body work?

[@visontherapy]

Hi Melle, thanks for your question. Not exactly sure what you mean by body work. However the use of prisms as a long term solution is incompatible with a vision, as prisms are meant to be compensatory by design. And there is no need to compensate if vision therapy is done right or done the way we do it. So unless therapy is done by a less experienced practitioner the goal should be an elimination of prisms and not keeping it. Why would you want to anyway especially if it tends to get stronger and stronger?

[@Melle-mu5nc]

@@visontherapy yes, agree. Thank you. The prism glasses are prescribed for a short time to use in tandem with vision therapy and craniosacral work. This is for misalignment / double vision. Onset in adulthood, over the past 2 years. The goal is not to need glasses, as I currently don't wear them.

[@manitarai2969]

Can lazy eye be fixed at age 24 without any surgery ? like taking some eye exercise

[@visontherapy]

Yes! We have many videos on how we help people at any age. Please subscribe to our channel and check them out!

[@lelextouch5932]

How can i get treatment from malaysia? Exotropia strabismus

[@visontherapy]

We need to learn more about you specifically. We customize our vision therapy programs to each individual. We help people all over the world! Please visit our website and fill out the Functional Vision Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@markmiller7847]

Can therapy help someone who is 65 years old? l was prescribed lenses with prisms a few years ago and i hate wearing them and only use them at night or when I’m tired. things are getting worse and they prescribed stronger ones now and I hate they way they add colors to the edges of everything. like you said in the video it seems it will keep getting worse and not better using the glasses.

[@visontherapy]

Absolutely! If you are interested, we help people all over the world and all ages!! We would love to learn more about you. Please visit our website and fill out the Quality of Life Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@markmiller7847]

@@visontherapy I filled out the form but no one ever reached out to me :(

[@fredkanada3461]

My eyes felt like they were crossing. One day while driving, out of nowhere, I started seein dbl vision. I'll be 55 in a few days, I'm sleep deprived and exhausted, but a gal's gotta eat, so I do work. Even with brand new progressive perscription including BI I still see dbl. After 3 mins online, I found a video that spoke of BINOCULAR DIPLOPIA, which described me to a T. Yes, things that make you go hmmmm, indeed. I've suffered from dry eye, sleep deprivation, poor diet since all I do is work & sleep, so I'm wearing my horizontal prism for a week, trying to get more sleep, using an eye drop and hope this improves my vision 'til I can get Lasik (maybe).

[@CarolinaCares86]

I am 35. I think I have had double vision since I was little that have caused headaches images overlapping and pain in my eyes. Whenever I go to the optometrist he completely ignores me when I tell him I might have double vision and says my vision is fine. I tried driving when I was 23 and my headaches would get worse. I’m going to a neurologist because of the headaches I wonder if I should tell him about the double vision.

[@visontherapy]

Definitely, you should tell him. However, we would love to help you, but we need to learn more about you specifically. We customize our vision therapy programs to each individual. We help people all over the world! Please visit our website and fill out the Functional Vision Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@susanf1566]

My neurologist has no clue of my approach to discovering if my eyesight may be responsible for my headaches/migraines. He just says oh that's interesting and writes it in his notes. They only care about knowing your symptoms and giving you meds. Nothing about the causation. I went to a specialist recently for BVD. Found out I have a misalignment in both my eyes and Im getting prism lenses. I will be investigating how this will effect me long term. Nothing is curable only treatable unless you get a surgical procedure or something like that.

[@rob-wh4ns]

I had cataract surgery and have double vision is that comen in cataract surgery patients or is there no corelation

[@visontherapy]

Hi there, it is a commonly reported occurrence with that surgery.

[@danif620]

I have a question. I have a strabismus in my left eye since I was born. I am also blind in that eye. Can prism glasses be used just to correct the eye turn in a blind eye? For cosmetic purpose and not as a vision therapy? I can perceive light and dark shades thru that light but thats about it. Thank you

[@visontherapy]

We need to learn more about your condition specifically. Please visit our website and fill out the Quality of Life Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@artisticcannoli7440]

This is exactly me but in my right eye

[@hopeking3588]

Its the same with any prescription.every time i go back to the eye doctor they give me stronger glasses,sometimes I felt it was not nessary,but the doctor did.Now I'm 62 and can barley see.its like seeing threw fog in my right eye,they made both of my lenes stronger,with in 3 monthes my right eye is worse.i have a caterack in my right eye im cant even read.vut my other eye I can read.my right eyes use to be the stronger one,and my eyes flipped!

[@hopeking3588]

I also have wondering eyes and im very near sighted.i never had surgery as a baby with my wondering eyes.but I should have, but I had parents not were not insured

[@MatthewCullen-r5e]

The problem is the derealisation and depersonalization. Its very hard to function when everything is a hazy dream. Simply blocking off part of my right eye with cardboard starts to result in less visual field stretching and as a result my de-realisation lessens. This binocular condition only started recently after a long period of too kuch close work. Yet thr derealisation is so unbearable that im very tempted to just get prisms so incsn cognitively think and relate to my world.

[@visontherapy]

Hi Matt, we invite you to schedule a consultation to discuss your case further. You can do so at www.visionforlifeworks.com and click on schedule a consultation. Looking forward to seeing you on the schedule.

[@bradleywalker8642]

I really think my prism glasses were a bad idea and made my double vision MUCH worse. I shouldve just dealt with the slight double vision I had before, when my eyes were trying to focus at maybe TV length of 5' away. With the glasses, my eyes got used to looking at the image on the glasses lens only 1" away. Now things look double if they're only a foot away. The glasses were a terrible idea. The optometrist screwed me over with terrible advice. But it's too late now. The damage was already done. The glasses made my eyes cross in more to focus on the glasses, so I basically stare at my own nose now. I never shouldve gotten glasses. They made me worse. I only had a slight double vision before. Now it's really bad. The glasses made me focus on the glasses, so now I'm dependent on the glasses. I was better before the glasses. I shouldve just lived with my eyes how they were. I used to be able to see fine within a room, cuz my eyes were trying to focus at TV distance. Now I get double vision everywhere, even within a room, cuz my eyes are trying to focus at GLASSES distance. That was a terrible decision. I should've done my own research instead of trusting the optometrist. These prism glasses definitely made my eyes much worse. They really screwed up my life. I'm really upset that I didn't do my own research. 😢

[@visontherapy]

We hear this story often. There is still hope, however. We can retrain your brain to align your eyes and decrease or possibly get rid of the double vision without prisms. It will depend what is going on with your case. We encourage you to schedule a consultation with our office. You can do that on our website.

[@genlovell4662]

I needed prisms for my left lazy eye and also had a bunch of other problems including moderate BVD. I went to a behavioral optometrist, and she persceibed prism for the left eye 3/4 base up and i could suddenly do all my near work really well, reading, staying organized, playing piano, etc. However, she did warn me that my brain can become dependent on the glasses, so that it was VERY important to do vision therapy exercises while I am in the prisms!!!!!!!!!! That way, I was training my brain to not get too comfortable with the lenses! It took lots of effort, but I forced the glasses and the daily VT exercises to work as a team, and now I'm seeing better than 20/20 in both eyes. I'm proof that prisms can work as an assistance tool!!!!!! But not your main solution, so I wouldn't completley disregard prisms, but put VT first. The brain is amazing. It will start to realize the dependency is bad and work to make sense of what you are trying to do:) hope this advice helps, I know how frustrating it can be.

[@TheSevonne]

If your eyes got lazier they can get stronger with some exercises im sure. Have you tried exercising your eyes?

[@shanitz18]

I have just started using prism for hyper mobility eyes. My Dr told me to wear it for 2 months so my body will relax and than we will start doing exercises. Does 2 month can hurt the eyes? I only got them few days ago. And my eyes are relaxed. I dont have double vision but my right eye overworking so she shifting my sight 2 mm to the left. What damage can it do?

[@visontherapy]

It is important to follow the advice of your doc unless you determine it isn’t helping. So while it is not the approach I would have taken if it works for you then your objective has been met at least temporarily. Typically longer term use is more likely to be an issue than short term. If next time they wish to increase the prism then you know something has changed.

[@manitarai2969]

can vision therapy will still work for lazy eye strabismus eye at the age of 24--25

[@visontherapy]

Yes! We have many videos on this subject. Please subscribe to our channel and check them out!

[@aijemart]

I've been using prism glasses for 2 years now and am about to start vision therapy to hopefully correct it. My doctor said they are going to help me see clearly with the prism glasses I have which are 2 on each side. My eyes have gotten worse in the last 2 years and the prism have to be increased but I do not want to do it. I hope this therapy helps me. I will reach out to you after my sessions end if my vision does not improve because I refuse to accept the fact that nothing can be done to improve it.

[@visontherapy]

Good luck!

[@wahanataik]

So what you are saying you use VT right?

[@visontherapy]

Yes, we have great success with our Vision Therapy Programs!

[@anopirsten7565]

I have alternating Exotropia or something similar to Exotropia and I have 20/20 vision. Should I be worried about my prism glasses? I've been wearing them for about a year or two but nothing seems out of ordinary? I'd also like to add that I don't have double vision or anything like that, the way that my doctor described it to me is that it used light to help my eye stay in place because if I lose thought or de-concentrate my eye ends up being cross eyed

[@visontherapy]

Unfortunately, we cannot comment until we know more about you specifically. If you are interested, we help people all over the world and all ages!! We would love to learn more about you. Please visit our website and fill out the Quality of Life Questionnaire on the home page, then one of our therapists will be in touch! www.visionforlifeworks.com Or, you can schedule a consultation for $149 by clicking the link below: visiont.kartra.com/page/PxT101?fbclid=IwAR3n6NODZP5a4bYNFhi34J9bIRFT1Ir2JEt_EMeAGWYU0e_nMwB6rCJ35yY

[@lindsayzipprich2647]

I had prisms in my glasses for years. My left eye turns in and a few years ago they took them out all together. So I have double vision and sever turning inward of the left eye. Part of the time my brain tries to ignore that eye ,and to drive, I have to close that eye. I had Cataract surgery last May in both eyes. I am 73 at this point and I have gotten no help for my double vision.

[@JJLTACTICALSOUTIONS]

I have thyroid eye disease and my eyes just got crazy last week. I now have double vision. So I had no choice but to get prism (sticker) placed on glasses that do not have any prescription. So the lenses are basically clear lenses with a prism sticker over the right lens. The temporary prism sticker was placed on glasses while I am being treated for the thyroid eye disease and while taking the new TEPEZZA drug. So what do you suggest?

[@visontherapy]

We unfortunately cannot comment on your medical condition without a proper consultation.