
Screen Headaches?
We Find the
Root Cause.
Most headaches behind the eyes are caused by trigeminal dysphoria — a subtle misalignment that forces your brain to constantly compensate. Regular eye exams miss it. We don't.

Trigeminal Dysphoria
The hidden cause of screen headaches

Could Your Headaches Be Your Eyes?
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What best describes your headaches?
Is This You?
If you check two or more of these, your headaches may be caused by a diagnosable eye condition — not stress, not dehydration, not screens alone.
Headaches after screen time
Eye fatigue by end of day
Pain behind or around eyes
Neck / shoulder tension from work
Difficulty focusing near-to-far
Light sensitivity
Blurry vision that comes and goes
Dizziness when looking at screens
Neurolens: Prescription Lenses That Target the Eye Misalignment Behind Eye-Strain Headaches
Neurolens is the first prescription lens designed with contoured prism — a variable correction that adjusts smoothly between distance and near vision to correct subtle eye misalignment. When your two eyes are even slightly out of alignment, the muscles around them work continuously to keep your vision fused into one image. That constant muscular effort strains the trigeminal nerve, the same nerve that carries sensation from the eyes, forehead, and temples — which is why untreated misalignment shows up as headaches, neck and shoulder tension, and digital eye strain rather than an obvious vision problem. Neurolens is built specifically to correct this: unlike a standard fixed-prism lens, its contoured prism tracks the real physiologic demand at each distance, which matters because most symptom-driving misalignment is worse at near — exactly where a flat prism under-corrects. Neurolens tends to help patients who spend long hours on screens for work or school, people with chronic headaches or migraines that haven't responded to other workups, and anyone noticing neck and shoulder tension that builds through the day. The process starts with an in-office Neurolens measurement: a 15-minute, infrared eye-tracking exam that objectively quantifies your alignment at both near and far distances and produces a specific prism prescription if misalignment is present. Dr. Bonakdar is a certified Neurolens provider and personally reviews every measurement, corroborates it against a traditional binocular vision workup (cover testing, near point of convergence, fixation disparity), and only prescribes them when the numbers and your symptoms line up. Published data shows approximately 93% of diagnosed patients report meaningful symptom relief, typically within days to weeks of full-time wear. If your alignment measures normal, we will tell you honestly that Neurolens is not the right fit and point you toward the next appropriate step.
Ready to Find the Root Cause of Your Headaches?
Same-week appointments available. No referral needed.
How Neurolens Works
A simple three-step process to diagnose and treat the root cause of your headaches.
Advanced Diagnostic Exam
Our specialized binocular vision testing specifically screens for trigeminal dysphoria — measuring how your eyes work together, not just how sharp each eye sees. This 30-minute exam reveals misalignments that regular eye exams miss.
Custom Neurolens Prescription
If misalignment is detected, we design contoured prism lenses calibrated to your exact measurement. Each pair is manufactured specifically for your eyes — no two prescriptions are alike.
Relief Within Days
93% of Neurolens patients report significant symptom reduction. Most people feel improvement within the first week. Many say they forgot what it felt like to not have a headache.

Dr. Alexander Bonakdar, OD
Neurolens-Certified Provider
Dr. Bonakdar diagnoses binocular vision issues that general eye exams miss. With advanced diagnostic technology and decades of clinical experience, he has helped thousands of patients find relief from chronic headaches, eye strain, and screen fatigue that other providers couldn't explain.
- Illinois College of Optometry graduate
- 35+ years of specialty eye care
- Neurolens-certified provider
- Specialist in trigeminal dysphoria diagnosis
- Trusted by CHOC & UCI Medical Center
- Fellowship-trained in corneal disease
- Thousands of patients treated for chronic eye strain
Patients Who Found Answers
Representative patient experiences
“I had daily headaches for years. Two neurologists found nothing. Dr. Bonakdar diagnosed eye misalignment in my first visit. Neurolens changed my life.”
M.R.
Irvine
“As a software developer, I was about to quit my job because of eye strain. The prism lenses Dr. Bonakdar prescribed eliminated my headaches within a week.”
J.K.
Tustin
“My daughter was getting headaches every day after school. Regular eye exams said her vision was fine. Turns out she had convergence insufficiency.”
S.L.
Costa Mesa
Transparent Pricing
Know what to expect before your visit. No surprise bills.
Neurolens Evaluation
$200 - $350
Comprehensive binocular vision exam with advanced measurement technology.
Neurolens Prescription Lenses
$500 - $800
Custom contoured prism lenses manufactured to your exact misalignment measurement.
IPL / OptiLight Dry Eye
$400 / session
Intense pulsed light treatment for chronic dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction.
Specialty Prism Lenses
$300 - $600
Non-Neurolens prism and specialty lens prescriptions for binocular vision conditions.
Why Cash Pay?
Most vision insurance plans do not cover Neurolens or advanced binocular vision testing. We offer straightforward cash pricing so you get the care you need without insurance delays or surprise bills.
Most patients invest $500 – $800 total to solve headaches they've had for years. Compare that to ongoing costs of painkillers, neurologist visits, and lost productivity.
HSA / FSA Accepted
Use pre-tax health savings for your evaluation and lenses.
CareCredit Financing
Interest-free payment plans available for qualifying patients.
Vision Insurance
We accept VSP, EyeMed, and most major vision plans for standard exams and lenses.
Stop Living With Headaches You Don't Have to Have
Most patients feel relief within days of getting their Neurolens prescription.
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Headache & Eye Strain Relief in Orange County
Proudly serving patients from all over Orange County who are looking for a solution to chronic headaches and digital eye strain. Conveniently located for patients in: