Normal Binocular Vision (eBook)

David Stidwill F.C.Optom., Dip. C.L.P. works in private practice and is a visiting lecturer at the Department of Vision Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham. He is Honorary Secretary of the Orthoptic and Binocular Vision Association, and is an examiner for the College of Optometrists. Robert Fletcher M.Sc (Tech) F.C.Optom., D.Orth is Professor Emeritus in Optometry & Visual Science at City University, London.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Abbreviations.

1 Introduction to Normal Binocular Vision.

2 The Development of Binocular Vision.

3 Binocular Summation.

4 The Binocular Fusion System.

5 Diplopia and Confusion, Suppression and Rivalry.

6 The Normal Horopter.

7 The Extrinsic, or Extra-ocular, Muscles.

8 Eye Movements.

9 Visual Response to Near Objects.

10 The Binocular Integrative Action of the Visual System.

11 Depth Perception.

12 Measurement of Binocular Motor and Sensory Status.

Appendix 1: Practical Experiments in Binocular
Vision.

Appendix 2: Summary of Cortical Organisation in Relation
to Vision.

Appendix 3: Further Reading.

Appendix 4: Norms for Binocular Visual Functions.

Appendix 5: Terminology.

Appendix 6: Glossary.

References.

Index.

"Overall, this book is admirable and largely successful in its aim of providing a manageable theoretical background for the binocular vision student or clinician, and as such I can recommend it to any optometrist who feels a little unsure or rusty in this area." (Optician, 10 February 2012)