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ERIC Number: EJ1434186
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1536-6367
EISSN: EISSN-1536-6359
Formulating a Novel Physical Equation to Quantify Interocular Visual Acuity Influence
Slimani Hamza; Sawsan Dagher; Noureddine Bessous; Ali Hilal-Alnaqbi; Fabian Ezema
Measurement: Interdisciplinary Research and Perspectives, v22 n3 p258-267 2024
The limitation of conventional visual acuity assessment, which primarily focuses on individual eye performance (monocular visual acuity tests). This study addresses this limitation by emphasizing the importance of binocular vision, where both eyes work together. Binocular vision provides numerous advantages, such as improved depth perception, a wider field of view, reduced visual fatigue, and binocular summation. The article introduces a new mathematical model based on the physics of constructive interference in light waves and the anatomy of visual nerves. This model yields an equation that quantifies how weakness in one eye affects the visual acuity of the other. By analyzing the correlation between the rates of visual weakness in each eye and the corresponding distances, utilizing the Snellen 6-meter test, valuable insights are gained into the complex interplay between eye deficiencies and their collective impact on overall visual acuity. The equations derived from this study can have significant implications for eye care professionals, clinicians, and patients, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of visual impairments and enriching the field of optics and vision science.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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