Binocular Vision & Paediatrics

Question 1

Binocular Vision

Answer 1

The simultaneous use of both eyes working in conjunction.

Question 2

Critical Period

Answer 2

The duration of time over which an individual is highly sensitive to Visual Deprivation; thus the plastic Visual System can be subject to environmental manipulation.

Question 3

Cortical Plasticity

Answer 3

Refers to the brain’s remarkable ability to undergo structural or physiological changes by forming new neural connections based on individual experiences, lifestyle and environment.

Question 4

Monocular Diplopia

Answer 4

Occurs when two images are viewed by a single eye.

Question 5

Binocular Diplopia

Answer 5

Double vision is only present with both eyes open and can be corrected by occluding one eye to relieve Sx.

Question 6

Cerebral polyopia

Answer 6

Seeing two or more images arranged in ordered rows, columns, or diagonals after fixation on a stimulus.

Question 7

Ocular Motor Balance -

Answer 7

Relative alignment of the Visual Axes in relation to the achievement of BSV.