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Sensory fusion disruption syndrome.
Journal of the American Optometric Association
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Sensory fusion disruption syndrome prevents target fusion despite bifoveal alignment, often following trauma and coma. This condition causes persistent double vision unresponsive to standard treatments.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neuroscience
- Vision Science
Background:
- Acquired strabismus typically involves misalignment of the eyes.
- Sensory fusion disruption syndrome (SFDS) presents a unique challenge in binocular vision disorders.
Observation:
- Patients with SFDS cannot fuse visual targets even with perfect eye alignment.
- This condition commonly occurs after head trauma and a period of unconsciousness.
Findings:
- SFDS leads to chronic, intractable diplopia (double vision).
- Neither optical corrections nor surgical interventions alleviate the double vision.
Implications:
- Recognizing SFDS is crucial for effective patient management.
- Understanding SFDS offers insights into the physiological mechanisms of binocular vision.