Do you experience headaches, dizziness, eye strain or a sense that your vision just isn’t “right”?
You may have a binocular vision issue that can be improved with prism glasses.
At Westmead Eyes, we assess how your eyes work together and prescribe customised prism lenses to improve visual comfort, stability and coordination.
What Are Prism Glasses?
Prism glasses are specially prescribed lenses that help align how your eyes work together.
They don’t just improve clarity — they reduce strain caused by subtle eye misalignment, allowing your eyes to work together more comfortably and efficiently.
Unlike standard prescriptions, prism lenses are tailored to your individual visual system based on detailed testing.
Symptoms That May Improve with Prism Glasses
Prism lenses are often helpful for patients experiencing:
- Headaches or pressure around the eyes
- Dizziness or motion sensitivity
- Double vision or ghosting
- Difficulty focusing when reading
- Eye strain, especially with screen use
- Feeling “off” or visually fatigued
Many of these symptoms are related to how the eyes work together, rather than how clearly you see.
What Causes These Symptoms?
In many cases, these symptoms are linked to binocular vision dysfunction — where the eyes are not perfectly aligned or coordinated.
Even small misalignments can place strain on the visual system, leading to ongoing discomfort that is often not detected in a standard eye test.
Learn more about binocular vision testing: Binocular Vision Assessment
How Do Prism Glasses Work?
Prism lenses bend light in a way that helps the eyes align more naturally.
This reduces the effort required to keep images single and stable, which can lead to:
- Reduced strain on the visual system
- Improved comfort during reading and screen use
- More stable and consistent vision
- Reduction in symptoms such as headaches and dizziness
The amount and direction of prism required varies between individuals and must be carefully prescribed based on detailed testing.
Our Approach
At Westmead Eyes, we take a detailed approach to assessing binocular vision.
This includes evaluating how your eyes work together, how they respond under strain, and identifying subtle issues that may not be detected in a routine eye examination.
If prism lenses are indicated, they are prescribed based on your individual measurements and symptoms.
We aim to provide a tailored solution that improves both visual comfort and overall function.
What to Expect
Many patients who benefit from prism glasses have previously:
- Been told their eyes are “normal”
- Tried multiple prescriptions without relief
- Experienced ongoing symptoms without clear answers
A dedicated binocular vision assessment allows us to identify underlying issues and determine whether prism lenses may help.
Book an Assessment
If you are experiencing ongoing headaches, dizziness or visual discomfort, a binocular vision assessment may help identify the cause.