 Orthoptics
"Orthoptics" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The study and treatment of defects in binocular vision resulting from defects in the optic musculature or of faulty visual habits. It involves a technique of eye exercises designed to correct the visual axes of eyes not properly coordinated for binocular vision.
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D009988
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.730 H02.573
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Orthoptics" by people in Harvard Catalyst Profiles by year, and whether "Orthoptics" was a major or minor topic of these publication.
Below are the most recent publications written about "Orthoptics" by people in Profiles.
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Mehendale RA, Dagi LR, Wu C, Ledoux D, Johnston S, Hunter DG. Superior rectus transposition and medial rectus recession for Duane syndrome and sixth nerve palsy. Arch Ophthalmol. 2012 Feb; 130(2):195-201.
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Serna A, Rogers DL, McGregor ML, Golden RP, Bremer DL, Rogers GL. Treatment of symptomatic convergence insufficiency with a home-based computer orthoptic exercise program. J AAPOS. 2011 Apr; 15(2):140-3.
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Hunter DG. Do we need evidence for everything? Am Orthopt J. 2010; 60:59-62.
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Mayer DL, Moore B, Robb RM. Assessment of vision and amblyopia by preferential looking tests after early surgery for unilateral congenital cataracts. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 1989 Mar-Apr; 26(2):61-8.
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Scheiman MM, Peli E, Libassi D. Auditory biofeedback used to enhance convergence insufficiency therapy. J Am Optom Assoc. 1983 Nov; 54(11):1001-3.
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Fricker SJ, Kuperwaser MC, Stromberg AE, Goldman SG. Use of a video-game/stripe presentation for amblyopia therapy. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 1981 Mar-Apr; 18(2):11-6.
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