{"product_id":"normal-binocular-vision-isbn-9781405192507","title":"Normal Binocular Vision","description":"Binocular vision, i.e. where both eyes are used together, is a fundamental component of human sight. It also aids hand-eye co-ordination, and the perception of the self within the environment. Clinical anomalies pose a wide range of problems to the sufferer, but normal binocular operation must first be understood before the eye specialist can assess and treat dysfunctions.  \u003cp\u003eThis is a major new textbook for students of optometry, orthoptics and ophthalmology, and also of psychology. Chapters span such key topics as binocular summation, fusion, the normal horopter, anatomy of the extra-ocular muscles, oculomotor control, binocular integration and depth perception.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully illustrated throughout, the book includes self-assessment exercises at the end of each chapter, and sample experiments in binocular vision functioning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface v\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introduction to Normal Binocular Vision 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Development of Binocular Vision 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Binocular Summation 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Binocular Fusion System 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Diplopia and Confusion, Suppression and Rivalry 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Normal Horopter 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: The Extrinsic, or Extra-ocular, Muscles 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Eye Movements 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Visual Response to Near Objects 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: The Binocular Integrative Action of the Visual System 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Depth Perception 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Measurement of Binocular Motor and Sensory Status 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Practical Experiments in Binocular Vision 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Summary of Cortical Organisation in Relation to Vision 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3: Further Reading 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4: Norms for Binocular Visual Functions 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5: Terminology 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 6: Glossary 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 263\u003c\/p\u003e \"Overall, this book is admirable and largely successful in its aim of providing a manageable theoretical background for the binocular vision student or clinician, and as such I can recommend it to any optometrist who feels a little unsure or rusty in this area.\" (Optician, 10 February 2012)  \u003cb\u003eDavid Stidwill\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eF.C.Optom., Dip. C.L.P.\u003c\/b\u003e works in private practice and is a visiting lecturer at the Department of Vision Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham. He is Honorary Secretary of the Orthoptic and Binocular Vision Association, and is an examiner for the College of Optometrists.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Fletcher M.Sc (Tech) F.C.Optom., D.Orth\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus in Optometry \u0026amp; Visual Science at City University, London.\u003c\/p\u003e Binocular vision, i.e. where both eyes are used together, is a fundamental component of human sight. It also aids hand-eye co-ordination, and the perception of the self within the environment.  \u003cp\u003e This is a major new textbook for students of optometry, orthoptics, and ophthalmology, and also of psychology. Fully illustrated throughout, the book includes self-assessment exercises at the end of each chapter, and sample experiments in binocular vision functioning.\u003c\/p\u003e  Binocular vision, i.e. where both eyes are used together, is a fundamental component of human sight. It also aids hand-eye co-ordination, and the perception of the self within the environment. Clinical anomalies pose a wide range of problems to the sufferer, but normal binocular operation must first be understood before the eye specialist can assess and treat dysfunctions.  \u003cp\u003eThis is a major new textbook for students of optometry, orthoptics and ophthalmology, and also of psychology. Chapters span such key topics as binocular summation, fusion, the normal horopter, anatomy of the extra-ocular muscles, oculomotor control, binocular integration and depth perception.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully illustrated throughout, the book includes self-assessment exercises at the end of each chapter, and sample experiments in binocular vision functioning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989698724069,"sku":"NP9781405192507","price":72.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405192507.jpg?v=1761785152","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/normal-binocular-vision-isbn-9781405192507","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}