# Binocular Vision Dysfunction Test in Titusville Aker Eye Vision Source ยท https://akereyecenter.com/services/advanced-technology/binocular-vision-dysfunction-test **Summary:** When reading wears you out or screens leave you dizzy, it helps to know how hard your eyes work to stay lined up. We measure it with an eye tracking headset and walk you through what we found in plain words. *A Few Minutes in a Headset. Answers You Can See.* We offer the binocular vision test at Aker Eye in Titusville. Call us, tell us what has been bothering you, and we will set up the right visit. ## At a glance - **Where:** Both offices: Aker Eye Downtown, 338 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796, and Aker Eye Playalinda, 1114 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780. - **Hours:** Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm at both Aker Eye offices. We open at 10am on the first and third Wednesday of the month. - **Insurance:** Most vision plans and medical insurance, including VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision, Medicare, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Tricare. Call (321) 269-2021 to confirm yours. - **Payment:** Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, HSA and FSA cards, Cherry financing, CareCredit, and Afterpay. - **How to book:** Call or text (321) 269-2021, or book online any time at akereyecenter.com/book. ## Have headaches, tired eyes, or dizziness sent you searching for answers? If you have been reading about binocular vision dysfunction late at night, you are not alone. Many of our Titusville neighbors walk in with the same question. They want to know whether their eyes are behind the recurring headaches or the eye fatigue that will not quit. A binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) test measures how well your two eyes aim at the same spot, up close and far away. At Aker Eye in Titusville we run it with a virtual reality eye tracking headset. It takes a few minutes, and nothing touches your eyes. Feelings like these can have more than one source, and a thorough examination is how we sort out what is going on. The headset gives us one clear piece of that picture. ## What does a binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) test measure? Binocular vision means using both eyes as a team. Your brain takes the visual information from each eye and blends the two into one clear image. That teamwork gives you depth perception and hand eye coordination, so you can judge a step or catch a set of keys. The test measures eye alignment and eye movement. It looks at whether your two eyes point at the same spot without extra effort, at distance and at near. Even a slight misalignment means the eye muscles keep nudging both eyes back in line through daily life. A slight misalignment rarely shows in a mirror. You may still read the bottom line of the chart with ease. A routine eye exam is built to check sharpness and eye health, so this question can stay open until we measure it. ## How is a binocular vision evaluation different from a routine eye exam? A routine eye exam asks how sharp your vision is and how healthy your eyes are. You read the chart, we try lenses for your prescription, and we look inside your eyes. A binocular vision evaluation asks how your two eyes aim and work together at distance and near. The two answer each other, so we read them side by side. | | Routine eye exam | Binocular vision evaluation | | --- | --- | --- | | What it checks | How sharp you see, your prescription, and the health of each eye | How your two eyes aim and team up, far away and up close | | How we measure | Eye chart, refraction, and a look inside the eyes | An eye tracking headset that follows both eyes as you look at targets | | How long | Plan on about an hour for a full exam with us | A few minutes in the headset | | What you leave with | A glasses or contact lens prescription and an eye health report | Numbers for your eye alignment and a plain talk about what fits you | ## What is the test like at Aker Eye? You sit back in a comfortable chair and put on the headset. Targets appear near and far, and you follow them with your eyes while the headset tracks both eyes. The whole measurement is over in a few minutes. Afterward we sit down with you and go over what the measurement found about your visual system. You see the numbers for yourself, and we leave plenty of room for your questions. People who ask us about this test often mention eye strain after computer work, trouble focusing on words that seem to move, or headaches by late afternoon. Some tell us about light sensitivity, motion sickness on car rides, or balance issues in busy stores. Each of those can come from more than one place, and the test is how we start to sort them out. ## What can come after a binocular vision test? It depends on what we find, and sometimes the eyes are not the underlying cause. When the numbers and what you feel line up, prism lenses are often the next thing we talk about. A prism lens is designed to shift the image slightly, so your eyes do not have to work as hard to meet in the middle. You may have read about vision therapy or convergence insufficiency. Bring it up with us. Whether that kind of care fits you is something we talk through at your visit. Sudden double vision, a sudden severe headache, or a sudden change in your sight is a reason to call us the same day. What the conversation after your test might include: - Glasses with contoured prism such as Neurolens, built on your measurement - An everyday lens such as Sequel when long screen days are the main complaint - An updated prescription, when the old one is part of the trouble - A referral to your healthcare provider or a specialist when the cause is not the eyes ## Does insurance cover a binocular vision test? Coverage depends on your plan and the reason for the visit. If lenses come next, the cost depends on the lens, your prescription, and the frame you choose. Call (321) 269-2021 with your plan name, and we will check your benefits before you come in. We take HSA and FSA cards, and CareCredit, Cherry financing, and Afterpay are available if you would like to spread the cost out. ## Related - If the numbers point to prism, [Neurolens glasses](https://akereyecenter.com/services/advanced-technology/neurolens) are built on the measurement from your test. - When long days on a screen are the main complaint, [Sequel lenses](https://akereyecenter.com/services/advanced-technology/sequel-lenses) are an everyday option to ask about. - If your child struggles with reading or the eyes do not seem to team up, a [pediatric eye exam](https://akereyecenter.com/services/pediatric-eye-exams) is a good place to begin. - When something feels wrong with your eyes today, we also offer [emergency eye care](https://akereyecenter.com/services/emergency-eye-care) at Aker Eye. ## Questions Titusville patients ask us about binocular vision testing ### Which eye doctor tests for binocular vision dysfunction in Titusville? Aker Eye Vision Source tests eye alignment with an eye tracking headset at our Titusville offices. We have cared for Titusville eyes since 2004 and hold 4.9 stars from 2,027 Google reviews as of September 2026. Call (321) 269-2021. ### How do you test for binocular vision dysfunction? You wear an eye tracking headset and follow targets near and far while it measures how your two eyes aim. It takes a few minutes. We read the result alongside your eye exam, since your prescription and eye health are part of the picture too. ### What is binocular vision? Binocular vision is using both eyes as a team so the brain sees one clear picture with depth. It is what helps you judge a curb or catch a ball. Binocular vision dysfunction is a broad name for that teamwork taking more effort than it should. ### What are the common BVD symptoms people mention? When people ask us about BVD, they often describe eye strain after reading or screens, blurred vision or double vision late in the day, persistent headaches, or dizziness in busy places. Each of those can have more than one source, so we pair the test with an eye exam. Tell us what you notice and when, and we will take it from there. ### How is binocular vision dysfunction diagnosed? A proper diagnosis puts several things together: what you notice and when, an eye exam, and a measurement of how your eyes aim at distance and near. No single online checklist can settle it. We go over the whole picture with you at your visit. ### Can binocular vision problems be treated? Prism lenses are designed to make it easier for the eyes to line up while you wear them. Sometimes the better next step is an updated prescription or care for dry eye. When the cause is not the eyes, a referral to the right doctor is the appropriate next step. Your treatment options are something we will talk through together. ### Is BVD the same as lazy eye? No. Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is an eye that did not learn to see sharply in childhood. A visible eye turn is strabismus. The small misalignment people mean by BVD usually cannot be seen in a mirror, and the trouble is the extra effort it takes for the eyes to work together. ### Can children have a binocular vision test? Children can have eye teaming trouble too, and schoolwork, playing sports, and other everyday tasks ask a lot of young eyes. A pediatric eye exam or the headset test may be the right place to start. Call us and we will go over which one fits your child. ### Does insurance cover a BVD test? It depends on your plan and why you are coming in. Give us a call with your plan name and we will look into your benefits ahead of time. We also take HSA and FSA cards. --- Aker Eye Vision Source, Titusville, FL. Call or text (321) 269-2021. Book online: https://akereyecenter.com/book. 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