Our Aniseikonia Clinic at the Atwater Eye Care Center offers specialized testing to measure image size differences along with a thorough evaluation of binocular vision and refractive error. A specialty spectacle lens design with magnification and/or prism may offer you relief from symptoms you experience daily.
Aniseikonia Clinic
What is aniseikonia?
Aniseikonia is when the images from the two eyes are perceived as being different in size or shape. This can occur due to large differences in spectacle correction between the two eyes or due to retinal disease. Common retinal disorders that can cause aniseikonia are epiretinal membrane (macular pucker), macular edema, vitreomacular traction, and retinal detachment.
Symptoms of aniseikonia
Some individuals with aniseikonia can easily tell that one eye sees images larger or smaller than the other. However, for others, it may not be as clear. Individuals with aniseikonia may also experience symptoms of visual discomfort, headache, reading difficulty, double vision, distorted spatial perception, eyestrain, nausea, and dizziness.
What can I expect during an aniseikonia evaluation?
At the Atwater Eye Care Center, a very thorough evaluation will be performed assessing binocular vision and refractive error. Special testing is performed to measure image size differences between your eyes, which is important for the diagnosis of aniseikonia. If you are diagnosed with aniseikonia, Dr. Grace Brasel will work with you to find the best solution to address your symptoms, whether it be contact lenses or a specialty spectacle lens design.
Meet our doctor
Grace Brasel, OD, FAAO
Grace Brasel, OD, FAAO, is a clinical assistant professor at the Indiana University School of Optometry, who specializes in binocular vision and pediatric optometry. Dr. Brasel’s special interest in aniseikonia started during her residency where she gained hands on experience evaluating and treating patients with aniseikonia. In 2023, Dr. Brasel launched the Aniseikonia Clinic at IUSO’s Atwater Eye Care Center. Not only is Dr. Brasel passionate about working with individuals who have aniseikonia, but strives to continue to educate optometry students and eye care providers about this underrecognized condition. Learn more about Dr. Brasel.
Want to schedule an appointment?
You or your eye care provider can call the Atwater Eye Care Center at 812-855-8436 and ask to schedule an appointment with our Aniseikonia Clinic. A referral is not required to schedule an appointment.
We do require a comprehensive eye exam has been performed within one year of scheduling an aniseikonia evaluation. If you need a comprehensive eye exam, you can schedule one at the phone number above.