Strabismus and PRISM: What is it? How Does it Work? Will it Ruin My Vision?
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Prism is an amazing tool used by optometrists and ophthalmologists, usually in glasses, to help people see better.
It is used in a variety of ways for a variety of people, this video goes into how it can help and where to be cautious when using prism in glasses.
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Thank you so much for this video! My daughter was prescribed compensatory prism lenses by our general optometrist for her strabismus, but then we took her to a developmental optometrist who prescribed a different prism, and I had no idea what the difference was between them, he just said it was different than the one our family Optometrist prescribed. It didn’t occur to me to ask him how it is different. I took her back to the family Optometrist to get the new prescription filled, and he explained that the developmental had prescribed prisms where it’s base down shifting her vision downward, while he had originally prescribed compensatory prisms. I was even more confused about what that meant. Your video cleared it all up for me and I feel a lot better about the fact that she’s going to be wearing therapeutic prisms instead of compensatory ones as we prepare to get her started in Vision Therapy. So great to hear you’ve had success with correcting your strabismus with vision therapy!
Ive been doing vt for over a year now. I have improved sooo much. But its still exhausting every day, the doctor wants to try prism now. Im afraid of wasting a year of very hard work with therapy. Ive never had the surgery i get too many different answers fro various doctors. Your videos have been very helpful throughout my journey
If the prism makes a big difference, that could be a sign that surgery could also be helpful. The vision therapy progress can take a long time. Have you seen my Mastering Peripheral course? It is designed for people exactly like you that are needing an extra boost in VT. learn.strabismussolutions.com/mastering-peripheral-vision
Longstanding comitant esotropia bilateral recession coming up
Really don't know what to expect post-op.. Also starting a new job 2 weeks after surgery.
have had cross eyes since childhood, now in late 60s
Never knew it could be fixed . Excited and ready for the challenge .
Good luck with the surgery! I've heard that taking arnica can help speed up the recovery process so you wouldn't have to worry about eye redness when you start the new job.
I already had two surgeries, I've never had prisms before until now. I guess at age 36, this doctor wanted to see if prisms would be a better option, especially since Medicaid hates paying for these types of things. The first surgery lasted for like 21 years, the second lasted for like 2.5 before they started crossing and doing double vision again.
Have you looked into vision therapy at all? It can help SOOOO much with the double vision! I can help you find an office at strabismussolutions.com/findvt/
Iregular astigmatism causes strabismus because the most blurry eye will be avoided by the brain
Just ordered prism for right eye only 2 DO. I see double driving so won't wear them not driving. Cars double and split apart wide so been driving flickering left eye and only drive right lane short distances no freeway. Hope the glasses help.
Did the prism help? If you don’t mind me asking. I’ve got double vision after cataract surgery..but have had long standing problem of muscle tightness in left eye..it usually closes. I’ve been prescribed prisms, but haven’t ordered them yet..Hope you found them used for your eyes.
@@marianmurphy5385 I have prism right eye only 2 OD corrects my vision perfectly. Can't drive without them the double traffic is crazy with them perfect vision.
Help me too please with all my heart a good doctor in a good specialist may God give you health I am in London😭🙏🏽😞
I have strabismus but have a very mild set of symptoms. One eye dominant my near field vision and i don't get any double vision. I have prism glasses. Is it still worth being concerned about needing more prism over tome if yor symptoms are mild? Thanks
That is a great question, it sounds like you should be too worried about it. But, most people are able to do some vision therapy to get rid of the need for prisms at all eventually. If you'd like to get rid of the prism, go to strabismussolutions.com/findvt/ and I can help you find an office.
Please am in Africa and I need help how can I get the prism
does prism glass make the eyes clear?
What type of surgery did you have first prior to vision therapy?
Sorry to contradict you, but your insert shot of you when your eyes were not coordinating together showed your eyes pointing outwards by quite a lot. They clearly were not pointing in as you had explained.
My optometrist says therapy will be of no use to me as i had the eyr turn as a child. Is this true? Prism really helps but i'm not sure if vision therapy would be a better option before surgery.
If prism helps, vision therapy will probably really be effective for you! I would definitely try it before surgery. If you need help finding a good office, fill out the form at strabismussolutions.com/findvt/
@strabismustostereopsis7799 Thank you for the reply. I have a review in 5 weeks so I may ask if I can get a referral for vision therapy. I sadly think they will say no but it doesn't hurt to try. Both my eyes work will but just not as a team. I can get them working with prism but I'm not sure if I can reduce the prism with therapy.
Hi there🙂, my child is 4 years old and has intermittent exotropia, can it be treated well while using the eyeglass.
the glasses might help, but in-office vision therapy will be even better.
what type of prism lens for intermittent straBismus?thank you
Base in prism
I am in my 70s and see 1 and a half of things Usually I see through my left eye basically
I had surgery when 15 Mos old in 1951 The doctor did not fully do the other eye correctly and wanted to schedule another operation for the eye he got wrong Long story short my parents opted for glasses because they did not want me to go through another operation
And they had been told by another Dr that glasses and eye exercises eventually would correct my problem ( The eye Dr we were seeing for me must have told them not to have me do the exercise until old enough I did do them later around 7 Yrs old but they never helped) I realize you are not a Dr however would a prism work for someone like me at all? I am willing to do therapy and can spare once a week Anyway just wondering if this would help me? I have done artwork and gotten a couple awards and used to teach piano
However, spacing and getting things right in artwork is difficult for me and always has been
Well??? Thank you for reading this so glad your here for us
I think I responded to you over email. It might be a good idea to schedule a call with me and we can go through all the details over zoom. strabismussolutions.com/consult/