One of the most common conditions Dr. Wernick sees in the office is convergence insufficiency. Scientific studies show that the […]
The patching technique has been used for a very long time and it’s a method in which the stronger eye is closed for a period of time in order to strengthen the weaker eye. There is an alternative method known as MFBF, monocular fixation in a binocular field, which uses filters. This enables the stronger eye to remain open, however it does not participate in the activity at hand. All of the focus is on strengthening the weaker eye, but in contrast to patching, the stronger eye is able to remain open. With the help of the filter it does not interfere with the strength training of the weaker eye.
There are so many different strategies that could be used with the MFBF approach. For example, the patient could be challenged to a matching game while wearing glasses with a red filter in one eye and green in the other. Cards are laid on the table in front of the patient. Half the cards can only be seen through the red filter and the other half can only be seen through the green filter. This kind of activity allows the eye doctor to understand which targets the patient’s brain is able to perceive. In addition, it distinguishes if the brain is having a harder time processing the signals from one eye over the other. This is just one example of the many available activities one can use employing filters to distinguish between the two eyes.
Dr. Nathaniel (Nat) Wernick, FCOVD, graduated from the Northeastern State University College of Optometry and was selected for Residency training at the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. As a Resident Optometrist, he specialized in Pediatrics, Vision Therapy, and Traumatic Brain Injury. He has advanced training in developmental optometry and is a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD).
Patients visiting Dr. Wernick will receive an in depth examination that extends beyond a comprehensive eye examination with a detailed look at ocular health, vision, contact lens fitting, prescription for eyewear, as well as developmental vision to screen for teaming skills, binocular vision, and visual processing. Dr. Wernick provides full-scope care to patients of all ages including diagnosis and treatment of conditions including red eyes, eye allergies, diabetic and hypertensive eye checks, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes, eye strain/headaches, and cataracts. Dr. Wernick's advanced training in developmental vision, makes him a sought after provider for pediatric patients, special needs, post concussion, post stroke and sports vision.
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