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Binocular Dynamic Visual Acuity in Eyeglass-Corrected Myopic Patients

Binocular Dynamic Visual Acuity in Eyeglass-Corrected Myopic Patients

Published on: March 29, 2022

Association between ocular dominance and refraction.

Ilker Eser¹, Daniel S Durrie, Frank Schwendeman

¹Durrie Vision, Overland Park, Kan, USA. ilkereser@yahoo.com

Journal of Refractive Surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)

|September 25, 2008

Summary

Gender influences ocular dominance, but not refractive error. The hole-in-the-card test is a simple method for assessing eye dominance in patients and clinicians.

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Binocular Dynamic Visual Acuity in Eyeglass-Corrected Myopic Patients

Binocular Dynamic Visual Acuity in Eyeglass-Corrected Myopic Patients

Published on: March 29, 2022

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Optometry
Vision Science

Background:

Ocular dominance, the preference for one eye over the other, is a fundamental aspect of binocular vision.
Understanding the factors influencing ocular dominance is crucial for diagnosing and managing various visual conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between ocular dominance and refractive error.
To determine if gender influences ocular dominance and its association with refractive error.

Main Methods:

A retrospective analysis of cycloplegic refraction data from 2453 patients was conducted.
Motor ocular dominance was assessed using the hole-in-the-card test.
Exclusion criteria included prior eye surgery, ocular disease, or significant visual acuity differences between eyes.

Main Results:

Right eye dominance was observed in 67% of patients, with males exhibiting higher right eye dominance (70%) than females (65%).
No significant correlation was found between motor eye dominance and mean spherical equivalent (SE) refractive error or best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) difference between eyes.
Gender was a significant factor in ocular dominance, but not in SE refractive error.

Conclusions:

Gender plays a role in determining ocular dominance, independent of refractive error.
The hole-in-the-card test is a practical and easily administered tool for assessing ocular dominance in clinical settings.