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Accommodative dysfunction.

K M Daum

    Documenta Ophthalmologica. Advances in Ophthalmology
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Accommodative dysfunction, common in near work, often presents as blur and headaches. Treatment provides partial relief for most patients, but fully resolving the condition remains a challenge.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optometry
    • Vision Science

    Background:

    • Accommodative dysfunction encompasses several conditions affecting the eye's focusing ability.
    • Common symptoms include visual blur, headaches, and asthenopia during near tasks.
    • Reduced accommodative amplitude, facility, and vergence issues are frequently observed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the clinical characteristics of patients with accommodative dysfunction.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of orthoptic exercises and plus lenses in treating these conditions.
    • To analyze treatment outcomes for different subtypes of accommodative dysfunction.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 114 patient records with diagnosed accommodative dysfunction.
    • Categorization of subjects into subtypes: accommodative insufficiency, infacility, spasm, and fatigue.

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  • Assessment of pre- and post-treatment clinical measures including visual acuity, vergence, and stereopsis.

    • Main Results:

    • Accommodative insufficiency was the most prevalent diagnosis (96 subjects).
    • Most patients (96%) reported symptom relief after treatment.
    • However, only 53% of subjects achieved complete resolution of their accommodative dysfunction.

    Conclusions:

    • Accommodative dysfunction significantly impacts near work performance.
    • Orthoptic exercises and plus lenses offer symptomatic relief but do not guarantee full recovery for all patients.
    • Further research into optimizing treatment strategies for accommodative dysfunction is warranted.