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• Amblyopia,  Lazy eye,  Balance,  Acuity,  Eye movements

Kaege’s main diagnosis was amblyopia, or lazy eye. In his case, although his “student” eye doesn’t turn (that’s strabismus, a sometimes-separate diagnosis), it doesn’t see as clearly as his dominant eye. A lot of times, for someone with amblyopia, both eyes have trouble moving and focusing accurately, too. Read More

• Acuity,  Eye movements,  Fixation,  Pursuits,  Saccades

Accurate fixations married with a good dose of peripheral awareness are key components of an expanse of tasks. Here are three examples you might relate to: In reading, “chunking” words into phrases. In sports, the ability to notice who is open while dribbling down the field/ court. In driving, glancing at the rearview mirror without losing track of the road. Fixation is also the key foundation for other visual skills. Smooth, slow motions-- pursuits-- and quick eye jumps-- saccades-- are both built on one’s ability to control how his/ her eye is pointed. Read More