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Reduction of asthenopia after accommodative facility training.

J Cooper, J Feldman, A Selenow

    American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Automated accommodative training significantly improved accommodative amplitude and reduced asthenopia (eye strain) in patients. This vision therapy effectively enhanced reading ability and decreased visual blur.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Vision Science
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Accommodative deficiencies can lead to asthenopia, commonly known as eye strain.
    • Asthenopia negatively impacts visual tasks like reading and can cause blurred vision.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of automated accommodative facility training.
    • To assess improvements in accommodative amplitude and reduction of asthenopia.

    Main Methods:

    • A matched-subjects, crossover design was employed to mitigate placebo effects.
    • Five patients with asthenopia due to accommodative deficiencies participated.
    • Automated accommodative training was administered to assess its impact.

    Main Results:

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    • All participants demonstrated a significant increase in accommodative amplitude.
    • A concurrent reduction in symptoms of asthenopia was observed across all patients.
    • Patients reported decreased visual blur and increased reading efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • Automated accommodative training is an effective intervention for asthenopia.
    • This training method enhances accommodative facility and visual performance.
    • The study supports the use of automated training for visual rehabilitation.