Impact of vergence adaptative process of progressive len acceptability

C. A. Castillo, B. A. Gayed, C. Pedrono, K. J. Ciuffreda, J. L. Semmlow, T. L. Alvarez

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Abstract

Presbyopia, a degenerative condition, which decreases accommodation, sets in approximately at the age of forty. One approach to correct presbyopia is the use of bifocal or progressive lenses. Naturally, some people are more prone to adapt to wearing progressive lenses than others. The vergence system, which controls the inward and outward turning of the eyes, is a system which supports viewing in depth. Identifying the two components (transient and sustained components) of a pure vergence eye movement is possible with ICA (Independent Component Analysis). Preliminary results suggest a correlation with the magnitude of the transient component and whether or not a person can adapt to wearing progressive lenses or not. Furthermore, the transient component of vergence is hypothesized to be an index of how flexible the vergence system is in adapting to new environments.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IEEE 32nd Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, 2006
Pages145-146
Number of pages2
StatePublished - 2006
EventIEEE 32nd Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, 2006 - Easton, PA, United States
Duration: Apr 1 2006Apr 2 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC
Volume2006
ISSN (Print)1071-121X

Other

OtherIEEE 32nd Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityEaston, PA
Period4/1/064/2/06

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemical Engineering

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