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March 21, 2026American journal of optometry and physiological optics

Effect of Orthoptics upon the Ability of Patients to Adapt to Prism‐Induced Heterophoria

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RNR. V. NorthDHD. B. Henson

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Experiment examines orthoptic treatment effects on adaptation to prism-induced heterophoria in patients, suggesting effective intervention.

Key Points

  • To determine if orthoptic treatment improves the ability to adapt to prism-induced heterophoria in patients with convergence insufficiency.
  • Conducted an experiment with seven patients who had convergence insufficiency.
  • Assessed their ability to adapt to prism-induced heterophoria before and after orthoptic treatment.
  • Measured results against 95% confidence limits of normal adaptation.
  • Initial assessment showed only two out of seven patients adapted within normal limits.
  • After treatment, five patients improved to adapt within the normal limits.
  • Indicates that orthoptics significantly enhances adaptation ability in affected individuals.

Cite This Study

North et al. (1982) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be35386e48c4981c6734f0https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2330-9512.1982.tb00432.x
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