Vaughan, ON
(905) 264-3868
BINOCULAR VISION
IN KLEINBURG VAUGHAN
Learn how your eyes and brain work together to improve your quality of life.
Binocular vision assessments evaluate binocular vision and visual perceptual skills that can impact people of all ages. Binocular vision skills are how the eyes work together as a team, while visual perceptual skills are how the brain understands what the eyes see. Sometimes there can be a mismatch in the communication between the eyes and the brain, which leads to visual symptoms negatively impacting one's ability to learn and work, or quality of life.
Patients of all ages with the following conditions would benefit from a binocular vision assessment:
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Amblyopia or Strabismus (lazy eye)
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Learning or Behavioural Disorders (ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia)
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Developmental Disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy)
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Acquired Brain Injury (concussion, stroke)
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Vestibular Dysfunction (dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, motion sensitivity)
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Chronic Headaches / Migraines
Signs of Binocular Vision Issues
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Fluctuating blurry vision
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Frequent glasses prescription changes
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Double vision
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Closing or rubbing one eye
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Eye strain or eye fatigue
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Headaches after reading or computer work
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Reading for short periods of time
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Frustration with reading and writing
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Skipping lines when reading
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Losing place when reading
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Holding objects close to face
Signs of Visual Perceptual Issues
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Poor reading comprehension
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Poor visual memory
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Mistakes words with similar beginnings
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Difficulty recognizing letters or words
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Difficulty with spelling
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Messy or sloppy handwriting
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Letter or number reversals
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Trouble learning math concepts
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Difficulty learning left and right
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Trouble following instructions or directions
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Short attention when reading or writing
Could a binocular vision assessment help you? Take the survey!
If you or your child are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, a binocular vision problem may be the underlying cause—even if you’ve been told you have 20/20 vision.
We’ve created quick, confidential self-assessment surveys. Once submitted, you’ll receive an email with your score and a recommendation on whether a binocular vision assessment is the next best step.
Choose the form that fits your situation best:
What to Expect in the Two-Hour Binocular Vision Assessment
Our binocular vision assessment is an in-depth evaluation designed to uncover how your (or your child’s) eyes work together as a team. This is not a routine eye exam—it’s a comprehensive look at how vision functions to support reading, learning, attention, and comfort in everyday life. Your two-hour visit includes:
1. Thorough Case Review: Comprehensive case history and symptom survey to guide personalized testing and uncover root concerns.
2. Visual Function Testing: Assessment of clarity, eye movements, alignment, depth perception, focusing, eye teaming, and refractive error.
3. Specialized Testing: Evaluation of functional lens performance, prisms, tints, and phototherapy.
4. Visual Information Processing Testing: Age-specific visual processing tests—such as DEM, MVPT-4, and primitive reflex screening—to assess how the brain makes sense of what the eyes see.
5. Review of Results & Personalized Plan: Discuss results with Q&A, personalized prescription if needed, and detailed report with treatment recommendations.
6. Complementary Follow-up: An appointment 2 months after your initial assessment to monitor progress or lens effectiveness.
If you or someone you know is experiencing signs of a binocular vision problem,
consider scheduling an assessment to gain a better understanding and receive appropriate care.
Ask your healthcare provider to make a direct referral, or contact our office for more information.
Have any questions before coming in?
Visit our FAQ page to know what to expect at Northern Sight Optometry.