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Accommodative insufficiency.

K M Daum

    American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    This study on accommodative insufficiency found that most patients experienced relief with vision therapy and plus lenses. Over half saw complete resolution of symptoms within weeks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optometry
    • Vision Science

    Background:

    • Accommodative insufficiency is characterized by reduced amplitude of accommodation.
    • Associated signs can include reduced accommodative facility, lag, convergence insufficiency, and reduced vergence/stereopsis.
    • Suppression is typically absent in accommodative insufficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review patient records and identify characteristics of accommodative insufficiency.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of orthoptic exercises and/or plus lens addition for treatment.
    • To determine patient outcomes and treatment duration.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 96 patient records with accommodative insufficiency.
    • Analysis of pre- and post-treatment characteristics.

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  • Examination of outcomes following orthoptic exercises and/or plus lens therapy.

    • Main Results:

    • 90% of patients reported some relief from treatment.
    • 53% achieved complete resolution of objective and subjective problems.
    • Average treatment duration was 3.7 weeks.

    Conclusions:

    • Orthoptic exercises and plus lens addition are effective treatments for accommodative insufficiency.
    • A significant majority of patients benefit from these interventions.
    • Treatment can lead to complete resolution of symptoms in over half of cases.