Fourth Annual Grant Winners 2003-2004

Matthew He, Ph.D., Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Bai-chuan Jiang, Ph.D., HPD College of Optometry

Dean Norma Goonen – Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Dean David Loshin – HPD College of Optometry

Title: Computer Simulation of Normal and Abnormal Binocular Vision

Abstract:

Abnormal binocular vision occurs in a broad range of disorders including strabismus, amblyopia, heterophorias, large fixation disparities, and anomalous refractive conditions. The examination and treatment of these problems are the major tasks in optometry clinics. However, the concepts and parameters used in clinic are not closely related to the parameters in the interactive model of the accommodative and vergence systems. In this study, we will use a mathematical optimization method to determine these parameters for patients with normal and abnormal binocular vision and compare the results in the estimated parameters to identify the difference between the patients. We hope that the results of this study will provide insights into the disorder in binocular vision and suggest new strategies in the diagnosis and treatment.