The Relationship Between the Type and Central Slope of the Fixation Disparity Curve and Symptoms

Authors

  • A.A. Yekta
  • L.D. Pickwell
  • T.C.A. Jenkins

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65636/cjo.v51i4.7037

Keywords:

slope, fixation disparity curve, symptoms

Abstract

A modified near Mallett unit was used for generating forced vergence fixation disparity curves in 84 symptomatic and 50 symptom-free patients. The central slope of the curves was calculated for each patient. No significant difference was found between the symptomatic and symptom-free groups with respect to the type and central slope of the curves.

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Published

2026-06-22

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Yekta, A., Pickwell, L., & Jenkins, T. (2026). The Relationship Between the Type and Central Slope of the Fixation Disparity Curve and Symptoms . Canadian Journal of Optometry, 51(4), 163–165. https://doi.org/10.65636/cjo.v51i4.7037

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Vol. 51 No. 4 (1989)

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