10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of using the Brock String in vision therapy?
Improving convergence and divergence skills
Which phenomenon does the Brock String aim to address in vision therapy?
Physiological Diplopia
In vision therapy, what does convergence insufficiency refer to?
Struggling to maintain focus on a single object
What does suppression in vision therapy refer to?
Disregarding signals from one eye by the brain
How does the Brock String aid in improving visual spatial accuracy?
By enhancing convergence and divergence abilities
What is the primary purpose of the Brock string exercise?
To assess and train binocular vision and eye coordination
In the set-up of the Brock string, what is the purpose of the far fixation bead?
To serve as a reference point for maintaining string tension
If a patient with left exotropia fixates on the middle (yellow) bead, what would they typically observe?
The green and red beads appearing doubled and slightly blurred
What is the purpose of holding the cord under the nose like a mustache during the Brock string exercise?
To maintain a consistent working distance from the beads
What is the significance of the 'X' formed by the string through the middle (yellow) bead when observed correctly?
It indicates proper alignment and fusion of the eyes
Learn about the Brock String, an instrument used in vision therapy, named after Frederick W. Brock. Understand the concept of Physiological Diplopia and how it is utilized in treating visual issues in both adults and children.
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