{"id":17964,"date":"2021-10-20T18:27:59","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T18:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=17964"},"modified":"2021-10-20T18:27:59","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T18:27:59","slug":"migraines-and-bvd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-binocular-visual-dysfunction\/migraines-and-bvd\/","title":{"rendered":"Migraines and BVD\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Migraines impact the lives of over 1 in 8 of all people, including children.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-blurry-vision-and-headaches\/visual-migraines\/headaches-and-migraines\/\">migraine<\/a> is a neurological condition that causes intense pain in and around the head. Chronic migraines can disrupt your productivity and quality of life. But many times, migraines are linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-binocular-visual-dysfunction\/\">binocular vision dysfunction (BVD)<\/a>\u2014 a condition that can be treated with the help of a neuro-optometrist.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Statistics of migraine prevalence<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Migraines are most common between the ages of 18 and 44<\/li>\n<li>1 in 4 U.S. households has a family member that suffers from migraines<\/li>\n<li>12% of the population, including children, suffers from migraines<\/li>\n<li>18% of all women, 6% of all men, and 10% of all children experience migraines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Signs of a migraine<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The primary sign of a migraine is an intense pain in at least one part of the head.<\/p>\n<p>Migraines can present with a range of symptoms, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pulsing or throbbing in the head<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Light and sound sensitivity<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dizziness<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Vomiting and nausea<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sweating or chills<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Temporary vision loss<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Visual distortions, such as zig-zag lines<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some migraines present with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-blurry-vision-and-headaches\/visual-migraines\/migraine-and-visual-auras\/\">aura<\/a>, or sensory, motor and speech disturbances.<\/p>\n<p><b>SEE RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-binocular-visual-dysfunction\/what-is-binocular-visual-dysfunction\/\">What is Binocular Visual Dysfunction (BVD)?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>If you or a loved one suffers from migraines, contact an eye doctor near you to rule out an eye condition, such as BVD.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" 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that there are several contributing factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Genetic predisposition<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">An imbalance in brain chemistry<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Certain medications<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stress<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Excessive caffeine or alcohol<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sensory stimuli, like flashes of light or strong odors<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Certain foods<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dehydration<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hormonal fluctuations<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Changes in sleep patterns<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Binocular vision dysfunction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What is binocular vision dysfunction (BVD)?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is estimated that BVD impacts the lives of up to 1 in 12 people.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) is defined as a horizontal or vertical misalignment of the eyes which disrupts the eyes\u2019 ability to work together as a team.<\/p>\n<p>In normal vision, the eyes work in coordination, sending identical images to the brain for interpretation and processing. The brain then fuses the two images together to produce a single image that you can see clearly.<\/p>\n<p>When the eyes don\u2019t work in coordination, each eye sends a different image to the brain, causing confusion within the visual system and resulting in double vision or other visual disturbances.<\/p>\n<p>Many people with BVD experience physical, visual or emotional symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><b>A migraine from BVD occurs when the muscles in the eyes are overly stressed from working hard to realign the eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The symptoms of BVD can be debilitating and make it difficult to perform regular daily activities, such as driving and reading, and can also affect concentration and heighten anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, BVD is often overlooked or mistaken for other conditions, such as anxiety, agoraphobia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-for-adhd\/can-vision-problems-can-be-misdiagnosed-as-adhd\/\">ADHD<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-vision-and-learning-difficulties\/\">reading and learning disabilities<\/a>, spinal or neck misalignment, chronic fatigue syndrome, temporomandibular joint disorders and Meniere\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n<p>It is therefore essential to see an eye doctor who has experience with migraines and BVD, for a proper diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h2><b>How is BVD treated?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>The symptoms of BVD are often relieved with prism lenses.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/what-are-prism-lenses\/\">Prism lenses<\/a> refocus light to compensate for the eye\u2019s misalignment. In many cases, immediate relief is felt as soon as the prism lenses are introduced.<\/p>\n<p>Since migraines from BVD can be effectively treated, a comprehensive visual evaluation is crucial, and can be life altering.<\/p>\n<p><b>LEARN MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-binocular-visual-dysfunction\/\">Guide to Binocular Visual Dysfunction (BVD)<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>If you or a loved one suffers from migraines, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">schedule a comprehensive vision evaluation with an eye doctor near you.\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Migraines can be caused by a range of conditions, including an eye condition known as BVD.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Fortunately, BVD can be effectively treated by eye doctors so you can find the relief you are searching for.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Migraines impact the lives of over 1 in 8 of all people, including children. 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