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Eccentric viewing training.

J G Holocomb, G L Goodrich

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |November 1, 1976
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    Eccentric viewing training helps individuals with macular damage use their peripheral retina. This study presents two cost-effective training methods and a way to measure progress, though their effectiveness may differ.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology and Vision Science
    • Rehabilitation Medicine

    Background:

    • Macular damage impairs central vision, necessitating alternative visual strategies.
    • Eccentric viewing training aims to retrain the retina for functional sight.

    Observation:

    • The study introduces two novel, inexpensive eccentric viewing training techniques.
    • A method for quantifying improvements in paramacular area usage is presented.

    Findings:

    • Both eccentric viewing training methods are technician-administered and require minimal training.
    • Preliminary data suggest potential differences in the effectiveness between the two techniques.

    Implications:

    • These accessible training methods could aid individuals with central vision loss.
  • Further research is needed to compare the efficacy of the presented eccentric viewing techniques.