Certainly, while those who struggle academically should be evaluated for binocular vision disorders(BVD), there are many children and adults who may not have academic difficulties yet still experience these issues. It’s important to note that routine eye exams often do not detect these deficits. A person can have 20/20 eyesight but still face visual challenges that affect them academically, socially, and emotionally.

Who should consider an evaluation, or at least a screening, with a behavioral optometrist?

• Honestly, everyone should have two eye doctors: one for eye health and another for functional vision, to ensure that both the eyes and vision are working at their optimal level.

• Especially Individuals who struggle academically, avoid near work, develop headaches at school, or take hours to complete 15 minutes of homework, need a full functional vision exam.  please take our vision symptoms quiz. 

• Individuals who do NOT struggle academically but experience the following issues should consider getting a screening for Binocular Vision Deficits (BVD), as many of these symptoms overlap with the following diagnoses or behaviors:

  • Excessive shyness
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • OCD tendencies
  • Difficulty being flexible in their thinking or adjusting to changes in their environment or schedule
  • Feeling overwhelmed in sensory-rich environments