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    The synaptophore is an instrument used to assess binocular vision and strabismus. It utilizes a septum or mirror to separate the images seen by each eye. The instrument consists of two cylindrical tubes with right angled mirrors and +6.50 D lenses in each eyepiece, allowing for optical testing at 6 meters. Pictures can be inserted and the tubes can be adjusted for interpupillary distance and angle. The synaptophore is used to measure deviations between the eyes, the range of fusion, and binocular status. It can also aid in various vision therapy exercises and treatments.

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    The synaptophore is an instrument used to assess binocular vision and strabismus. It utilizes a septum or mirror to separate the images seen by each eye. The instrument consists of two cylindrical tubes with right angled mirrors and +6.50 D lenses in each eyepiece, allowing for optical testing at 6 meters. Pictures can be inserted and the tubes can be adjusted for interpupillary distance and angle. The synaptophore is used to measure deviations between the eyes, the range of fusion, and binocular status. It can also aid in various vision therapy exercises and treatments.

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    Synaptophore

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    Sumon Sarkar
    The synaptophore is an instrument used to assess binocular vision and strabismus. It utilizes a septum or mirror to separate the images seen by each eye. The instrument consists of two cylindrical tubes with right angled mirrors and +6.50 D lenses in each eyepiece, allowing for optical testing at 6 meters. Pictures can be inserted and the tubes can be adjusted for interpupillary distance and angle. The synaptophore is used to measure deviations between the eyes, the range of fusion, and binocular status. It can also aid in various vision therapy exercises and treatments.

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    Synaptophore

    Description ) This is an orthoptic instrument which is used for assessment of binocular vision and
    strabismus.
    Principle : is based on the haploscopic principle . It utilize a septum or mirror to dissociate two
    eyes.

    Instrument Design : It consist of two cylindrical tubes with right angled mirror and a +6.50 D
    lens in each eyepiece. This will optically testing at distance 6m. Pictures are inserted in slide carrier
    at end of each tube. Tube can be brought closer or farther to aligh with IPD. Tube can be rotated
    horizontally or vertically also.
    In addition haidinger brushes can also be attached .

    Uses
    Diagnostic
    1. Measurement of deviation
    a. With each eye fixating
    b. Objective angle and subjective angle
    c. In different gaze
    2. Measurement of range of fusion
    3. Assessment of binocular status: SMP, Fusion, Streopsis
    4. After Imaging
    5. Appreciation of entoptic phenomenon with haidinger brushes

    Therapeutic
    1. Fusional Vergence exercise
    2. Anti suppression exercise
    3. Treatment of ARC
    4. Amblyopia Therapy
    .

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