Eye Teaming & Convergence Disorders:
Objective:
To improve the ability to move the eyes together as a team including the ability to follow a target as it gets closer to the eyes or moves further away from the eyes without resulting in diplopia.
Activities:
- Brock String - Brock strings may be obtained from Bernell Corporation (1-800-348-2225). Detailed description of technique enclosed.
- Variable Vectrograms - These may be obtained from Bernell Corporation. Number provided above. Detailed description of technique enclosed.
- Aperture Rule - These may be obtained from Bernell Corporation. Number provided above. Detailed description of technique enclosed.
- Computer Orthoptics Program:
- Multiple Choice Vergence - detailed description of techniques included in Computer Orthoptics Manual.
- Home Therapy System - This is a computerized program with activities that include improving convergence, divergence, pursuit and saccadic eye movements, as well as focusing skills. This program can be obtained through Merrimack Vision Care (866) 406-5054 ask for Melissa Plante) This program retails for $149 but is sold to occupational therapists for $99. It is not covered under most insurance plans or vision care plans.