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High Symmetric Myopic Astigmatism This series on auto-refractor ‘strips’ is for therapists interested in learning more about the basics of human vision so they might respond better to their clients’s core sensory needs. Read the introduction to the series here. Progressive nearsightedness (myopia) is an increasing concern among some populations where daily exposure to daylight…
Eyesight is the most commonly referenced element of vision. Eyesight, clinically known as visual acuity, is a measure of how clearly we see a standard target. Provided eye health is intact and strong, the only obstacle to clear sight is the Refractive State (‘RS’, commonly referred to as Refractive Error, ‘RE’). Some people are nearsighted…
Farsightedness, like astigmatism, is one of the mystery words in vision science. People might have heard these words, but most cannot say them easily from memory, let alone explain what are. Still, they are the two most damaging and relevant refractive states in the world of learning disabilities. The refractive state (sometimes called the refractive…