Comparison between MEM and Nott dynamic retinoscopy.
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Accommodation, Ocular↗
Biomedical subjects
J Tassinari
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Methyldopa-related convergence insufficiency.
A case report of convergence insufficiency related to the use of methyldopa is presented. Methyldopa is a systemic antihypertensive agent. It has sympatholytic properties which lower blood pressure by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance. The proposed effects of methyldopa on binocular vision are reduced accommodative convergence and increased demand on fusional convergence. These effects would create a susceptibility to convergence insufficiency. To my knowledge, an association between methyldopa and convergence insufficiency has not been previously reported.
Accommodation, Ocular↗
Clinical comparison of the threshold-related and single-intensity strategies of the Humphrey Field Analyzer.
The threshold-related, eccentricity-compensated strategy was compared to the single-intensity strategy using a minimal test point distribution. Forty-two eyes known to be free of any visual field defect and 44 eyes with documented defects were tested with each screening strategy. The threshold-related, eccentricity-compensated strategy yielded a slightly poorer sensitivity (84.4%) and specificity (97.6%) than the single-intensity sensitivity (90.9%) and specificity (100%). An explanation for this decreased sensitivity is offered. The 40-point test was useful for some general screening. Recommendations are made for appropriate utilization and interpretation.
Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted↗