Neurolens · Chesapeake, VA

Daily Headaches and Neck Pain After Screen Time Are Not Normal. There’s a Fix.

Neurolens corrects a subtle eye misalignment that standard exams miss — the hidden reason millions suffer from chronic headaches, eye strain, and neck tension they can’t explain.

Advanced optometry equipment at Navigation Eye Care

You’ve Tried Everything — But Nothing Stops the Headaches

If you’ve seen doctors, adjusted your monitor, and taken countless pain relievers without relief, your eyes may be the source. Eye misalignment
forces your brain to work overtime all day long.

Daily headaches after computer work

Neck & shoulder tension by afternoon

Eyes that feel strained or dry after screens

Dizziness or motion sensitivity

Difficulty focusing when reading

Fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix

Many Neurolens patients also experience dry eye symptoms related to extended screen use — if that’s the case, Dr. Teten may recommend concurrent dry eye treatment for complete relief.

Dr. Amber Teten pediatric eye doctor Chesapeake VA

Dr. Teten Wears Neurolens, and So Does Our Team

Dr. Amber Teten has personally experienced the relief Neurolens provides, and so have members of our team. When we recommend Neurolens, it is not a sales pitch. It comes from our own lives.

Navigation Eye Care team members in the optical area at Chesapeake VA optometry practice
Dr. Amber Teten OD holding Lafont eyewear catalog at Navigation Eye Care Chesapeake VA optometrist and blog author

Only

Neurolens provider in Chesapeake

93%

Patients report symptom relief* (Data via Neurolens.com)

3 Steps to a Life Without the Headaches

1
Take the Symptom Screener
Discover if misalignment is the cause
2
Get Measured
Precise contoured prism measurement
3
Experience Relief
Most patients feel the difference in days

The Neurolens process begins with a comprehensive eye exam to establish your baseline prescription before the misalignment measurement is taken.

WHY THIS MATTERS​

Ignoring Eye Misalignment Means More Medication, More Pain, More Lost Productivity

Without treatment, your brain continues to compensate — and strain
accumulates. Many patients spend years on pain relievers before
discovering Neurolens was the answer all along.

A patient seen in Navigation Eye Care using Neurolens measurement device.

SUCCESS STORIES

When Your Eyes Finally Keep Up With Your Work

If you spend hours staring at a screen, you know the toll it takes — eye strain, headaches, dryness that won’t quit. Neurolens is designed for exactly that.

I’ve noticed way less eye strain and headaches when staring at a computer screen. I’m a scribe, so I’m working seven to nine hours a day on the computer. Dryness feels really improved — I’m just really happy with the outcome.” – Evelyn

Frequently Asked Questions About Eye Exams

What is Neurolens and how does it work?

Neurolens is a prescription lens with a contoured prism that corrects eye misalignment, a condition where the eyes are subtly out of alignment at rest and during near work. When eyes are misaligned, the brain and the trigeminal nerve (the largest sensory nerve in the head) are overworked as they constantly try to fuse the two images. This chronic strain is what causes the headaches, neck tension, eye fatigue, and dizziness that many patients experience daily. Neurolens is the only lens designed specifically to address this. Navigation Eye Care uses the Neurolens measurement device to precisely quantify your misalignment before prescribing.

For patients whose headaches are caused by eye misalignment, Neurolens can be remarkably effective. In clinical studies, 93% of Neurolens patients reported a significant reduction in their symptoms. Dr. Teten has personally experienced this relief, as have team members Amanda and Shellbi. If your headaches are worse after screen use, reading, or driving, and you’ve ruled out other causes, a Neurolens evaluation is strongly worth pursuing.

Neurolens is considered a specialty lens and is not typically covered by standard vision insurance plans. However, the Neurolens measurement evaluation may be covered under your medical insurance as a diagnostic service. Navigation Eye Care will review your coverage before your appointment. HSA and FSA funds can typically be used for Neurolens. Call (757) 529-6889 for current pricing details.

Most patients notice a difference within the first one to two weeks of wearing their Neurolens glasses. Some experience relief within days. Dr. Teten recommends wearing your Neurolens consistently during the initial adjustment period, particularly during screen use and close tasks, to allow your visual system to adapt. A follow-up appointment is scheduled at four to six weeks to assess your progress and make any refinements.

Yes. Navigation Eye Care is the only Neurolens provider in the Chesapeake, VA area. Dr. Teten is certified in Neurolens measurement and prescription, and personally wears Neurolens herself. Our office is located at 649 Cedar Road, Suite 101 Chesapeake, VA 23322, serving patients throughout the Hampton Roads region. Call or text (757) 529-6889 to book your Neurolens evaluation.