Vision Skills Used In Functional Vision

Question 1

What is Eye Movement Control?

Answer 1

Conscious ability to move both eyes in a certain direction

Question 2

What is Simultaneous Focus at Distance?

Answer 2

Both eyes are able to focus, simultaneously, on an object/area

Question 3

What does Sustaining focus at distance refer to?

Answer 3

Both eyes maintaining the focus of an object/area in the distance

Question 4

What is Simultaneous focus at near?

Answer 4

Both eyes being able to focus at the same time on an object/area at near

Question 5

What does Sustaining focus at near mean?

Answer 5

Both eyes maintaining the focus of an object/area at near

Question 6

What is Simultaneous eye alignment at distance?

Answer 6

Both eyes simultaneously directed at an object in the distance

Question 7

What does Sustaining eye alignment at distance entail?

Answer 7

Ability to keep both eyes looking at the same object in the distance

Question 8

What is Simultaneous eye alignment at near?

Answer 8

Both eyes looking at the same object at near

Question 9

What does Sustaining eye alignment at near refer to?

Answer 9

Ability to keep both eyes looking at the same object at near

Question 10

What is Central visual acuity?

Answer 10

A measure of how small of an object a person can see at a given distance

Question 11

What is Peripheral vision?

Answer 11

Area visible to the eyes outside of central vision

Question 12

What does Depth awareness mean?

Answer 12

Ability to judge distances or depth

Question 13

What is Color perception?

Answer 13

Ability to perceive and distinguish different colors, notably red, green, yellow, blue

Question 14

What are Gross visual-motor skills?

Answer 14

Ability to control large muscles of the body for activities such as pointing, catching, or throwing

Question 15

What are Fine visual-motor skills?

Answer 15

Ability to control small muscles of the body such as hands and fingers while writing or drawing

Question 16

What is Visual Perception?

Answer 16

Ability to interpret information derived from the eyes relative to surroundings

Question 17

What does Visual Integration refer to?

Answer 17

Ability to integrate information from the eyes with other senses and tie together multiple visual skills

Question 18

What is the purpose of Fixation Awareness and Attention to Objects?

Answer 18

To know the distance where the object is recognized and if the patient uses sight or other senses

Question 19

What is Tracking in visual skills?

Answer 19

Following moving objects with the eye or head

Question 20

What is the purpose of Tracking?

Answer 20

To know if the patient can follow objects at different positions of gaze without losing them

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of accurately moving the eye from one object to another?

Answer 21

To know if the patient has difficulty from changing fixation from one point to another.

Question 22

What does discrimination of objects involve?

Answer 22

Recognizing the general contour of an object.

Question 23

What is the purpose of object discrimination in patients?

Answer 23

To know if the patient can discriminate between people and objects.

Question 24

What does discrimination of details to identify actions and match objects entail?

Answer 24

Identifying the features of an object, not the fine details.

Question 25

What is the reason for assessing the discrimination of details in pictures?

Answer 25

To know if the patient can get information from posters, advertisements, or in books.

Question 26

What does identification and perception of patterns, numbers, and words involve?

Answer 26

Matching letters and numbers by the similar or different features of them.

Question 27

What is the purpose of visual skills exercises?

Answer 27

To enhance visual functioning.

Question 28

List types of visual skills exercises used to enhance visual functioning.

Answer 28

* Fixation Exercises * Tracking Exercises * Scanning Exercises * Spotting Exercises * Eccentric-Viewing Exercises

Question 29

What does fixation refer to in the context of visual skills?

Answer 29

The act of aiming the eye or eyes at a specific spot.

Question 30

Why is accurate fixation and fixation stability important?

Answer 30

They are important in keeping our world clear so that objects can be more easily identified.

Question 31

What should fixation targets be based on?

Answer 31

The visual condition of the patient.

Question 32

What is the purpose of the Monocular Push Up exercise?

Answer 32

Strengthen the focusing ability of your eyes so you can read up close better.

Question 33

What equipment is needed for the Monocular Push Up exercise?

Answer 33

* Detailed sticker on a stick * Pencil with small writing on it * Reading material with small print * Eye patch * Distance glasses (if glasses are normally worn)

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The act of directing the eye toward the object of regard is known as _______.

Answer 34

[Fixation]

Question 35

True or False: Fixation involves centering the image on the fovea for the best vision.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What should be observed when using a moving fixation target?

Answer 36

If the patient can follow the movement or if the eye/s have LAG.

Question 37

What is the significance of the fovea in eye fixation?

Answer 37

It is where the image is centered for the best vision.

Question 38

What should you wear during the eye exercise if you use distance glasses?

Answer 38

Wear your distance glasses during the exercise

Question 39

How far should the target be held from your eyes during the exercise?

Answer 39

At an arm's length away from your eyes and at eye level

Question 40

What is the procedure for the eye exercise regarding the target?

Answer 40

Move the target up close until details slightly blur and keep them clear by focusing

Question 41

How long should you hold the target at the point where details blur?

Answer 41

For at least 5 seconds

Question 42

What is the goal of the eye exercise?

Answer 42

Be able to do near activities for extended periods without blurring of vision

Question 43

How many minutes should the eye exercise be performed each day?

Answer 43

5 minutes a day with each eye or a total of 10 minutes

Question 44

What is the definition of 'Pursuit' in vision therapy?

Answer 44

Ability to maintain fixation while following a moving target

Question 45

What are the materials needed for monocular pursuits?

Answer 45

* 1 ball (tennis, rubber, baseball, etc.) * 1 string (chain, rope, fishing line, etc.) * Fixation targets (thumbtacks, pins, stickers, letters, etc.)

Question 46

What is the procedure for training monocular pursuits?

Answer 46

Hang a ball from the ceiling at eye-level and follow it with minimal head movements

Question 47

For how long should each direction be performed during monocular pursuits?

Answer 47

30 seconds in each direction

Question 48

What should be done if there is a head tilt during the exercises?

Answer 48

Perform the exercises without a head tilt

Question 49

True or False: You should cover one eye during the monocular pursuits exercise.

Answer 49

True

Question 50

What is the purpose of the exercises performed while balancing a bean bag on your head?

Answer 50

To train monocular pursuits ## Footnote Exercises include movements like up and down, side to side, and diagonal directions.

Question 51

What is a saccade?

Answer 51

A voluntary change in fixation from one point to another in the field ## Footnote It involves relatively quick eye movements where the eye 'jumps' from one target to another.

Question 52

What are the primary stimuli for a saccadic eye movement?

Answer 52

Shift in attention ## Footnote Peripheral awareness and the ability to calculate the jump size are also important.

Question 53

What are the main goals of improving Oculomotor Functions?

Answer 53

* Maintain accurate eye control at all times * Shift gaze quickly and efficiently

Question 54

What is the procedure for Level 1 of the Oculomotor exercise?

Answer 54

Watch the video and read the numbers out loud from left to right while moving only your eyes ## Footnote The head should remain still during this exercise.

Question 55

What is the difficulty progression for the Oculomotor exercises?

Answer 55

Level 1: Easy, Level 2: Medium (speed x1.5), Level 3: Hard (speed x1.75), Level 4: Extreme (speed x2) ## Footnote Each level increases the speed of the video.

Question 56

Fill in the blank: The exercises should be performed ______ times a week for several weeks.

Answer 56

5

Question 57

What aspects should be emphasized during the Oculomotor exercises?

Answer 57

* Work on accuracy * Eliminate head or body movements * Avoid jerky eye movements

Question 58

True or False: The exercises can be performed with both eyes open at all times.

Answer 58

False ## Footnote One eye must be closed (patched) during the exercises.

Question 59

What is the significance of performing the exercises while in different positions?

Answer 59

To increase difficulty and challenge stability ## Footnote Examples include sitting, standing, marching in place, and balancing.

Question 60

What is the final goal of the exercises?

Answer 60

To improve reading speed and Oculomotor functions ## Footnote This includes maintaining accurate eye control and shifting gaze efficiently.