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  • 1Laboratory of Physiological Optics, ESSILOR, Paris.

American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
|November 1, 1987
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Adapting to progressive lenses involves changing visual strategies, including head movements and system recalibration, to improve peripheral target discrimination despite initial response time penalties.

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Area of Science:

  • Vision science
  • Ophthalmology
  • Human factors engineering

Background:

  • Progressive lenses present challenges for peripheral vision due to optical design.
  • Adaptation to visual aids is crucial for effective use and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the adaptation process when using progressive lenses for peripheral target discrimination.
  • To understand the changes in visual strategy and sensorimotor systems during adaptation.

Main Methods:

  • Subjects used progressive lenses to discriminate peripheral targets.
  • Response times and head movement strategies were analyzed before and after adaptation.
  • Adaptation involved changes in saccadic and vestibulo-ocular systems.

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Main Results:

  • Peripheral target discrimination with progressive lenses is possible with strategy changes.
  • An initial response time penalty is observed, which reduces significantly after adaptation.
  • Adaptation includes earlier/faster head movements and recalibration of oculomotor systems.
  • Subjects learn to utilize blurred image information for earlier visual processing.

Conclusions:

  • Adaptation to progressive lenses enhances peripheral vision by optimizing head and eye movements.
  • Learning to use blurred visual information and earlier processing contributes to improved performance.
  • This study highlights the brain's plasticity in adapting to optical challenges presented by progressive lenses.