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Orthoptic treatment of vertical deviations.

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  • 1Schnurmacher Institute for Vision Research, State College of Optometry, State University of New York, NY 10010.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study shows that combining prismatic glasses with orthoptic exercises effectively treats large vertical deviations. Patients experienced significant symptom relief and reduced need for continuous prism correction.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry
  • Vision Science

Background:

  • Large vertical deviations can cause significant visual disturbances, including diplopia (double vision).
  • Traditional treatments may involve long-term use of corrective lenses.