US-based company Neurolens has released the first prescription lens which adds a contoured prism to relieve headaches and neck and shoulder pain.
Years of research uncovered a surprising link between the eyes and the brain, said the company in a statement. “Researchers discovered that a majority of headache patients shared a common trait: a misalignment in their vision that caused specific symptoms when using digital devices, reading or doing near work.”
People rarely suspect the symptoms they experience when using digital devices may be related to their eyes, said Dr Gary Lovcik from Anaheim Hills Optometric Centre in California. “In fact, many don’t even mention their headaches, neck/shoulder pain and other physical symptoms during their annual eye exam.
“When the eyes are not aligned, the visual system must work constantly to compensate for the misalignment. This can put stress on the trigeminal nerve – the largest and most complex nerve connected to the brain, and the one responsible for head and neck sensations – leading to trigeminal dysphoria.”
In a survey of patients who purchased Neurolenses, 93% found symptom relief, with 73% stating their symptoms were “substantially reduced” or “basically gone” after 45 days, said the company.
