6th Edition
by Bruce J. W. Evans (Author)
Now
in a fully up-to-date 6th Edition, Pickwell's Binocular Vision
Anomalies provides a practical introduction to binocular vision,
offering comprehensive theory, how-to clinical guidance, and a summary
of current research in a single, consolidated volume. Ideally suited for
both students and clinicians, this bestselling text serves as an
accessible, evidence-based reference when faced with binocular vision or
pediatric challenges.
Covers
routine examinations and testing protocols, including CISS
questionnaire, cover test, foveal suppression, fixation disparity, four
prism diopter base out test, Lindblom’s method, and double Maddox rod
test.
Includes
numerous video clips of key testing procedures, including new clips on
Mallett fixation disparity test and fusional reserve testing, as well as
an interactive video quiz to help you test your knowledge.
Features
sweeping content updates such as the latest information on 3-D
displays, therapeutic uses of computer games and virtual reality for
vision therapy, computerized testing methodologies, binocular and
accommodative mechanisms associated with myopia, updated prescribing
criteria, therapeutic use of contact lenses, detection of pathology
associated with strabismus, drugs causing diplopia, and the
evidence-based treatment of convergence insufficiency syndrome and
amblyopia.
Contains
helpful study features throughout, including Clinical Key Points boxes,
step-by-step test routines, typical features of extraocular muscle
palsies and syndromes, and Case Study boxes that cover important
clinical and legal scenarios, and new boxes that summarize testing
procedures for each of the main binocular vision tests.
