Fresnel prism correction for trauma-induced diplopia.

Abstract

Fresnel prisms placed on the spectacle lenses of a patient with optic atrophy resulting from an accident eliminated constant diplopia in the remaining visual field. A reduction in vision due to Fresnel prisms was found to be more tolerable than diplopia.

• Authors: G C Woo, J V Lovasik
• Journal: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (Ophthalmic Physiol Opt) Vol. 5 Issue 1 Pg. 59-62 ( 1985) ISSN: 0275-5408 [Print] England
• PMID: 3975046 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Diplopia (etiology, therapy)
• Evoked Potentials, Visual
• Eye Movements
• Eyeglasses
• Humans
• Male
• Optic Atrophy (complications)
• Optometry (methods)
• Refraction, Ocular
• Visual Acuity
• Wounds and Injuries (complications)