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Accommodation in astigmatic eyes

I Byakuno1, F Okuyama, T Tokoro

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Medicine, Japan.

Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry
|May 1, 1994
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The type of eye chart used and astigmatism severity significantly impact accommodation. Bar patterns aligned with the eye's stronger meridian yielded the greatest accommodative response.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry
  • Vision Science

Background:

  • Accommodation is the eye's ability to change focus.
  • Astigmatism, an irregular cornea shape, can affect visual clarity and accommodative function.
  • Understanding factors influencing accommodation is crucial for visual health and optical correction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine how target chart design (star vs. bar patterns) affects accommodation in astigmatic eyes.
  • To investigate the influence of astigmatism severity on the accommodative response to different targets.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty subjects with astigmatism participated.
  • Accommodative responses were measured using an automated refractometer (Canon RK-1).
  • Star and bar pattern targets were employed to assess visual stimuli.

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Main Results:

  • The bar pattern, aligned with the eye's stronger meridian, elicited the greatest accommodative response.
  • The star pattern and bar pattern aligned with the weaker meridian resulted in lower accommodative responses.
  • Subjects with astigmatism exceeding 1.25 D showed significant changes in accommodative response slopes, with some exhibiting reduced astigmatism during accommodation.

Conclusions:

  • Target chart characteristics significantly influence accommodative responses in astigmatic individuals.
  • The severity of astigmatism plays a role in how these visual stimuli affect accommodation.
  • Findings suggest potential implications for eye exam protocols and visual correction strategies.