Stereopsis Test Online: Binocular Vision Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the disparity at 50cm during the stereoacuity test procedure?

500 sec of arc (correct)

250 sec of arc

240 sec of arc

30 sec of arc

What is the range of retinal disparity stimulated during the AO Vectographic Project-o-Chart Slide test?

100-50 sec of arc

240-30 sec of arc (correct)

400-200 sec of arc

500-250 sec of arc

What is the procedure if the patient cannot see the circles during the Stereoacuity Test?

Skip to the gross stereoacuity targets

Try the animals (correct)

Increase the distance

Change the lighting

What is the expected stereoacuity at near according to the text?

20 sec of arc Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded if the patient cannot perceive the stereoacuity test?

No stereo or no gross stereopsis Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of poor binocular vision according to the text?

Strabismus Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the patient's polarized glasses are too big?

Use tape to keep them up Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of disparity at 1m during the stereoacuity test procedure?

250 sec of arc Signup and view all the answers

What must be included in the recording according to the text?

Near Sc or cc, amount of stereopsis reported in sec of arc, which test was used Signup and view all the answers

What should be evaluated if the patient has 'no gross stereopsis'?

Suppression Signup and view all the answers

What is retinal disparity?

The small difference between images projected on the two retinas when looking at a single object Signup and view all the answers

What causes diplopia?

Large retinal disparity Signup and view all the answers

What are corresponding retinal points (CRP)?

Points in each retina having the same direction and sending impulses to the same point in the visual cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of fusion or unification in vision?

To perceive only one image Signup and view all the answers

How does stereoscopic perception of depth occur?

Due to the separation of the eyes in space Signup and view all the answers

What enhances stereoscopic perception of depth?

Increase of the interpupillary distance (IPD) Signup and view all the answers

What are retinal disparity clues based on?

The small difference between images projected on the two retinas Signup and view all the answers

What causes stereopsis?

Small amounts of retinal disparity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Corresponding Retinal Point (CRP)?

Each point within the binocular visual field is considered to be imaged on a point in each of the two retinas Signup and view all the answers

What varies with interpupillary distance (IPD)?

Stereoscopic perception of depth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of binocular vision (BV)?

Enhancing depth perception and object recognition Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of stereopsis, the awareness of relative distances of objects?

Binocular vision and retinal disparity Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of impaired binocular vision, often caused by strabismus?

Loss of stereopsis and symptoms like fatigue and headaches Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for efficient binocular vision and acute stereopsis?

Clear bifoveal images and coordinated convergence and accommodation Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between coarse stereopsis and fine stereopsis?

Coarse stereopsis responds to larger retinal disparities and moving targets, while fine stereopsis responds to fine details and stationary objects Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of monocular cues in depth perception?

Influencing relative depth perception Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between stereopsis and monocular cues?

Stereopsis and monocular cues both contribute to depth perception through different mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What do specific tests like Titmus Stereotest and Randot tests assess?

Gross and fine stereopsis with different patterns and levels of detail Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tests like Stereofly, Reindeer, and Randot?

To eliminate monocular cues and assess stereopsis accurately Signup and view all the answers

What stimulates depth perception according to the text?

Looming, motion parallax, and kinetic depth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Binocular Vision and Stereopsis: Key Facts

Binocular vision (BV) is the combination of images from each eye to form a single 3D image in the brain, contributing to depth perception and object recognition.
Stereopsis, the awareness of relative distances of objects, is based on BV and retinal disparity, and requires both eyes to be healthy and aligned.
BV and stereopsis enhance perception, motor control, and cognitive functions, contributing to quicker and more accurate judgment of depth and distance.
Clear bifoveal images and coordinated convergence and accommodation are essential for efficient BV and acute stereopsis.
Impaired BV, often caused by strabismus, may result in loss of stereopsis and lead to symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and decreased task performance.
Depth perception encompasses absolute distance perception and relative depth perception, influenced by BV factors and monocular cues like accommodation and motion parallax.
Stereopsis is considered innate, while perception of depth through monocular cues is learned, with cues such as geometrical perspective and light and shadow.
Monocular cues like looming, motion parallax, and kinetic depth stimulate depth perception, and motion parallax can be experienced with a simple visual experiment.
Binocular clues for distance perception involve specific neurons and processes in the brain, and damage to these areas can cause specific stereopsis problems.
Coarse stereopsis responds to larger retinal disparities and moving targets, while fine stereopsis responds to fine details and stationary objects, supported by different neural systems.
Various tests like Titmus Stereotest and Randot tests are used to assess stereopsis, measuring gross and fine stereopsis with different patterns and levels of detail.
These tests, such as the Stereofly, Reindeer, and Randot, are performed at specific distances and involve specific patterns or tools to eliminate monocular cues and assess stereopsis accurately.

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Test your knowledge of binocular vision and stereopsis with this quiz. Explore key facts about how the combination of images from each eye contributes to depth perception, object recognition, and distance awareness. Learn about the impact of impaired binocular vision, the role of monocular cues, and the different tests used to assess stereopsis.

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