Convergence insufficiency-a major review

Optometry. 2012 Apr 30;83(4):137-58.

Abstract

Convergence insufficiency is a common binocular vision disorder affecting approximately 5% of the population in the United States. It is often associated with a host of symptoms that occur when doing near work, such as reading and computer viewing. This article reviews the existing literature on convergence insufficiency including etiology, diagnosis, sensorimotor findings, and management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Convergence, Ocular / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Ocular Motility Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Ocular Motility Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Reading*
  • Vision, Binocular / physiology*