Hello, I’m Christy Copley, a licensed optician who has been the Practice Administrator at Eye Associates of Winter Park for 37 years. During my time in the optical field, I have witnessed numerous advancements in prescription lens technology. Despite this, I personally endured persistent head, neck, and jaw pain for many years, finding little relief from both prescription glasses and over-the-counter medications.
Mornings were often challenging, as I woke up with varying degrees of discomfort—ranging from mild stiffness to intense pain extending from one side of my head into my neck and shoulder area. Without medication like ibuprofen, the pain would escalate into debilitating headaches, impacting my ability to concentrate at work and at home.
Initially, I suspected my pillow or mattress might be to blame. In search of relief, I visited a chiropractor who recommended massage therapy, but the relief was only temporary. I also considered that the pain might be ear-related and consulted an ear, nose, and throat specialist. They attributed the issue to muscle tension. I tried changing my pillow, using various muscle creams, stretching throughout the day, and even consulted my dentist to rule out dental issues. Despite these efforts, I found only partial relief through over-the-counter medications and stretching.
I first heard about Neurolens earlier this year when our office attended a training session on this innovative type of eyeglass lens. Neurolens features a contoured prism designed to correct eye misalignment, alleviating eye strain and neck pain. Despite hearing positive patient testimonials, I remained skeptical. Although I trust our doctors and had received encouraging feedback from patients, I felt disheartened, as if I had already tried everything and resigned myself to living with this discomfort. Eventually, I decided that trying Neurolens couldn’t hurt and might offer the relief that other treatments had not.
During the exam, the technicians helped place the Neurolens virtual reality headset over my glasses. After entering a 4-digit pin, the headset did its thing. All I had to do was look at the target and try not to get distracted by the cool virtual reality room setting. In just a few minutes, my eye alignment was recorded, and the doctor used that information to fine-tune my prescription to see if prism correction was right for me. The good news was that I was a great candidate!
After taking my measurements, the optical team helped me choose a frame that suited both my prescription and style. My new glasses arrived about two weeks later, and the optical team ensured they were perfectly adjusted for comfort. The first week or so involved some unusual visual effects as I adapted—my keyboard appeared slightly rounded, and square pages seemed a bit slanted. However, after about two weeks, I fully adjusted to the new prescription, and visually, they performed well. About a month later, I noticed a significant reduction in neck stiffness and jaw tension. My tension headaches decreased dramatically, and most of my neck and jaw pain disappeared. I found that I no longer needed over-the-counter pain medications nearly as frequently.
I wholeheartedly recommend Neurolens to anyone suffering from tension headaches, neck pain, or eye strain. My experience with Neurolens over the past several months has been overwhelmingly positive. I no longer experience daily tension headaches, and the pain in my neck and jaw is minimal. It has greatly improved my focus at work and home, and I even feel like I sleep better! If you have been experiencing similar symptoms, schedule your exam today. Let us test you with the virtual reality headset and discuss with your doctor whether Neurolens could be the right option for you.
With clear eyes and a hopeful heart,
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