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Optometric therapy of divergence excess strabismus
American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
|January 1, 1980
Summary
Vision training effectively treated divergence excess strabismus in 28 patients. Successful outcomes were linked to smaller initial deviations, patient maturity, and motivation, comparing favorably to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology and Optometry
- Vision Science
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Divergence excess strabismus is a common binocular vision disorder.
- Traditional orthoptic procedures have variable success rates.
- Novel vision training models offer potential for improved outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the efficacy of vision training for divergence excess strabismus.
- To identify factors influencing treatment success.
- To compare vision training outcomes with traditional orthoptic methods.
Main Methods:
- A 2-year study at SUNY University Optometric Center involving 20 optometrists and 28 patients.
- Utilized Flax and Greene's models for vision training.
- Training encompassed motility, accommodative rock, fusion, antisuppression, and stereoscopic skills.
Main Results:
- Patients with smaller pretraining angles of deviation showed better results.
- Increased patient maturity and motivation positively correlated with treatment success.
- Vision training outcomes were comparable to traditional orthoptic procedures.
Conclusions:
- Vision training is an effective treatment for divergence excess strabismus.
- Patient-specific factors significantly impact treatment efficacy.
- This approach offers a viable alternative to conventional orthoptics.