Guest Blog Post: Carsickness Is Common, But It Isn’t Normal
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Jul 30, 2026·By drjaciod
Why Motion Sickness May Be a Sign of an Underlying Vision Problem
“I’ve never been able to read in the car.”
It’s one of the most common comments we hear in clinic. Many people assume that carsickness is simply something they inherited or that they’ll “grow out of.” Others learn to avoid reading, looking at their phone, or even riding in the passenger seat altogether.
While occasional motion sickness can happen to anyone, persistent carsickness is not something you should simply accept. In many cases, it may be a sign that your brain is struggling to coordinate information from your eyes, inner ears, and neck.
The good news? Many of these problems are treatable. Continue Reading