Knowledge
Plain-language articles about vision, eye teaming and vision training. For general knowledge only -- not medical advice.
What is lazy eye (amblyopia)? How it differs from nearsightedness
Lazy eye is a common problem of the visual development years: even the right glasses do not make things clear. This article explains what amblyopia is, how it differs from nearsightedness, and why early detection matters.
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What binocular vision training actually is
Simultaneous perception, fusion and stereopsis are the three levels of eye teaming. This article explains what binocular vision training practises, and why it now often looks like a video game.
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How red-blue glasses training works
How does a pair of red-blue glasses split one screen between two eyes? This article explains dichoptic viewing, and how it differs from traditional patching.
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Rebuilding binocular vision after strabismus surgery
Surgery straightens the eyes; the pair still has to relearn working together. This article explains why binocular training is often recommended after strabismus surgery.
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Can adults still train binocular vision?
Visual plasticity is not only for children. This article reviews what recent research says about vision training in adults -- and what the real obstacle for adults is.
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Making home vision training stick
The results of vision training depend almost entirely on frequency. This article gives parents a few proven tricks for turning twice-a-day training into the household default.
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