What Is Convergence Insufficiency?

Convergence insufficiency (CI) is when the eyes have trouble working together while focusing on an object that is close by. With normal vision, your eyes make a series of adjustments to work together to form a single image.

What causes convergence insufficiency?

What Causes Convergence Insufficiency? The exact cause of primary convergence insufficiency is unknown. Convergence insufficiency can arise following infection, traumatic brain injury, certain medications, neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Parkinson's), myasthenia gravis, or Graves ophthalmopathy.

How do you treat convergence insufficiency?

If convergence insufficiency isn't causing symptoms, you generally don't need treatment. But for people with symptoms, treatment with eye-focusing exercises can increase the eyes' convergence ability. Treatment, which can take place in the office with a trained therapist or at your home, might include: Pencil pushups.