Addressing the Visual Root of Migraines at Family Eye Wellness

Do you suffer from frequent migraines or find yourself overwhelmed by bright lights, computer screens, or even indoor lighting? Light sensitivity—also known as photophobia—is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms associated with migraines. But what many don’t realize is that your eyes and visual system often lie at the root of the problem.

At Family Eye Wellness, we take a comprehensive and innovative approach to migraine relief by evaluating and treating the visual triggers that contribute to chronic headaches, light sensitivity, and eye strain.

Understanding the Vision-Migraine Connection
Many migraines and symptoms of photophobia stem from how your brain processes visual input. When your visual system is out of balance—whether due to binocular vision dysfunction, poor eye teaming, or excessive visual stimulation—it can overstimulate your brain and trigger headaches and migraines.
That’s why treating the underlying visual stress can be a game-changer.

Our Three-Pronged Relief Strategy:

Avulux lenses are the first clinically proven lenses designed specifically to block the precise wavelengths of light that trigger migraines, while still allowing beneficial light to pass through.

Patients often describe immediate relief from eye strain and improved comfort in bright environments—without the sedation or side effects of medication.

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Also known as optometric phototherapy, syntonics uses low-level colored light through the eyes to rebalance the autonomic nervous system and calm overactive visual pathways. This treatment can be especially effective for patients with light sensitivity following concussions or visual stress and has been shown to improve symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and poor visual endurance.