Ages 3 and Up
Binocular Vision Evaluation
About 1 hour
Ocular health evaluation, refraction, eye tracking, focusing, and teaming assessment, plus diagnosis-specific additional testing. Includes a clear written explanation of findings and next steps.
Specialty Care
Binocular Vision Evaluations in Boca Raton.
When the eyes don't work together, almost nothing else works as well as it should. Specialty binocular vision evaluations diagnose the conditions standard screenings miss, and chart a clear path forward.
All ages Specialty diagnostic FOVDR board-certified
What It Is
Seeing Clearly Is Only Part of How the Eyes Work
The other part, and a part standard vision screenings often miss, is how the two eyes work together. When eye teaming, focusing, or tracking aren't quite right, the consequences show up far beyond the eye chart: skipped lines while reading, headaches after screens, dizziness, double vision, fatigue, even falling grades.
A binocular vision evaluation pinpoints exactly what's happening, why it's happening, and what to do about it. Dr. Murray is a Board-Certified Fellow of Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation (FOVDR), with deep training and experience in this specialty area of optometry.
Each eye sees what you look at from a slightly different angle, and the brain combines the two views into a single image.[1] To focus on something up close, both eyes also have to turn in together.[2]
Two Eyes, One Picture
What We Evaluate
Conditions We Diagnose
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
When one eye sees less clearly than the other even with correction. Early diagnosis dramatically improves outcomes.
Eye Turns (Strabismus)
When the eyes don't point in the same direction. Constantly, intermittently, or only when tired.
Convergence Insufficiency
The eyes don't work together at near, making sustained reading or screen use uncomfortable. One of the most commonly missed binocular issues.
Double Vision
Seeing two of one thing, whether constant, occasional, or only at certain distances. Often indicates a binocular vision breakdown.
Computer Vision Syndrome
Eye strain, headaches, and fatigue from sustained screen time. Often tied to focusing and teaming inefficiencies.
Post-Concussion Vision Symptoms
Visual disturbances, light sensitivity, balance issues, and reading difficulty following a concussion or head injury.
Who Should Come In
Signs an Evaluation May Help
- Children who skip lines, lose their place, or avoid reading
- Anyone with headaches after reading, near work, or screen time
- Patients with double vision, blurring, or eye fatigue
- Kids whose grades or focus dropped without an obvious cause
- Anyone recovering from a concussion with vision-related symptoms
- People with dizziness, balance issues, or motion sensitivity
- Children who close one eye to read, watch, or focus
- Anyone with a known eye turn, lazy eye, or convergence problem
If any of these sound familiar, for yourself or your child, a binocular vision evaluation can clarify what's going on and what to do next. Learn more about convergence insufficiency, amblyopia (lazy eye), concussion and vision, and eye pain in kids. Not sure if this is the right starting point? A pediatric eye exam can help triage.
The Evaluations
Two Evaluations, Designed for the Age
Binocular vision evaluations are often covered by medical insurance. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific plan.
Under 4 Years
Amblyopia, Strabismus & Binocular Evaluation
About 1 hour
Same specialty focus on lazy eyes, eye turns, and binocular function, using age-appropriate testing techniques designed for infants and toddlers.
Using Insurance?
Binocular vision evaluations are often covered by medical insurance (rather than vision insurance) because they address a medical concern, not a routine vision check. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan's copay, deductible, and coverage. We'll verify your benefits before your visit. Without insurance? Call us and we'll arrange a self-pay visit through our sister practice, Vision & Learning Center.
After the Evaluation
A Clear Plan, Every Time
Every binocular vision evaluation ends with a clear, written explanation of what we found and what we recommend. Depending on the diagnosis, next steps may include:
- Updated or specialty prescription glasses
- Prism lenses to support binocular alignment
- Patching protocols for amblyopia
- Vision therapy, rendered through our affiliated practice Vision & Learning Center
- Co-management with other healthcare providers (neurologists, OTs, PTs, etc.) when appropriate
- A follow-up timeline to track progress
You'll leave understanding exactly what's going on and what comes next, not guessing.
About vision therapy: Vision therapy itself is delivered at our affiliated practice, Vision & Learning Center. You can read about their vision therapy program, binocular vision dysfunction and convergence insufficiency treatment. If your evaluation here calls for it, we coordinate the referral directly so care stays seamless.
Referring a patient? Pediatricians, OTs, PTs, neurologists, speech therapists, and other providers can send referrals directly to referral@pedsfamilyvision.com. We'll coordinate scheduling and follow up with a report after the evaluation. See information for referring pediatricians.
What Families Say
Real Outcomes From Binocular Vision Care
“As a teacher, I've always heard great things about Dr. Murray's office from former students and their parents. It just made sense for me to bring my own son to her. Dr. Murray was extremely informative during her evaluation, and my son really enjoys his therapist. She's super professional and writes up comprehensive notes so we can support him at home. Really pleased with the journey so far.”
“My son has been working with the team and our experience has been very positive. He truly enjoys his visits and looks forward to each session. I'm already noticing improvement. We're excited for him to complete the program.”
“Amazing studio and the staff here is very kind, helpful, and professional. We come here three times a week and everything is super nice.”
“Great communication! Clear plan to follow. Kind and encouraging. Grateful we found this practice.”
FAQ
Binocular Vision Questions
How is a binocular vision evaluation different from a regular eye exam?
A comprehensive exam includes a binocular vision check, but this evaluation goes much deeper. It takes about an hour and covers eye health, refraction, eye tracking, focusing, and eye teaming, plus extra testing for the specific concern. It is meant for symptoms like double vision, headaches with reading, skipped lines, or vision problems after a concussion. You leave with a written explanation of what I found and the next steps.
Does insurance cover a binocular vision evaluation?
Often, yes. Because these evaluations address a medical concern, they are usually covered by medical insurance rather than vision insurance, and we verify your benefits before the visit. The evaluation takes about an hour, and for infants and toddlers under 4 I use age-appropriate testing focused on lazy eyes, eye turns, and binocular function. Without insurance? Call us and we'll arrange a self-pay visit through our sister practice, Vision & Learning Center.
Can my child have 20/20 vision and still have an eye teaming problem?
Yes. 20/20 measures how clearly the eyes see at one distance. It does not show whether the two eyes aim, focus, and work together comfortably up close. Convergence insufficiency, for example, can make reading tiring and lead to headaches, double vision, or losing place on the page in a child with 20/20 eyesight. Learn more about convergence insufficiency.
Can a concussion cause vision problems?
Yes. A concussion can affect focusing, eye teaming, tracking, and light sensitivity. Some people notice blurry or double vision, headaches with reading, dizziness, or trouble with screens after a head injury. A binocular vision evaluation can show whether vision is part of the picture. For a worsening headache, repeated vomiting, or confusion, seek urgent medical care first. Read about concussion and vision.
Sources & Further Reading
Where This Information Comes From
- American Academy of Ophthalmology: Depth Perception: each eye sees from a slightly different angle; the brain forms a single image
- National Eye Institute: Convergence Insufficiency: both eyes turn in to focus up close
Our Location
Serving Boca Raton and Nearby Cities
We see patients for binocular vision evaluations at our office at 1000 NW 9th Ct, Ste 203A, Boca Raton, FL 33486. Families also come to us from Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Parkland, Coral Springs, and Pompano Beach. Directions from your city →
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