Pencil Pushups | Indications & Technique

The video tutorial explains how the eyes focus on a point and what happens when there's a mismatch, leading to conditions like strabismus. It covers different types of strabismus, such as esotropia and exotropia, and discusses convergence and the near point of convergence. The tutorial also introduces pencil pushups as an exercise to improve convergence, detailing how to perform them and their role in vision therapy.

What happens when the focus of the left and right eyes do not align?

• The vision becomes unclear.

• The object appears larger.

• The object changes color.

• The vision becomes clearer.

Which type of strabismus involves an eye being turned too far inward?

• Esotropia

• Hypotropia

• Hypertropia

• Exotropia

What is the near point of convergence?

• The point where an object blurs when brought close to the eyes.

• The point where the eyes can no longer focus on a distant object.

• The point where the eyes can focus on a moving object.

• The point where the eyes can focus on a bright light.

What is the normal near point of convergence distance?

• Less than or equal to 5 centimeters

• Less than or equal to 10 centimeters

• More than 15 centimeters

• Exactly 12 centimeters

What is a key component of the ocular motor exam?

• Saccadic eye movement

• Peripheral vision test

• Hearing test

• Color vision test

What is the primary purpose of pencil pushups?

• To cure strabismus completely

• To enhance peripheral vision

• To improve eye color

• To aid in the treatment of impaired convergence

How should the pen be moved during pencil pushups?

• Quickly towards the nose

• Slowly towards the nose

• In a circular motion

• Side to side