Binocular Anomalies, Procedures for Vision Therapy
 Catalogue Number: 4136 Binocular Anomalies, Procedures for Vision Therapy Category: Book Author: Griffin, John R. Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1982 Edition: 2nd Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Chicago, USA Publisher/Manufacturer: Professional Press, Inc. Description Of Item: Green mock leather decorated boards, 547 pages, B & W photos and numerous figures in text. 210 x 260 mm.This is an updated and expanded edition of Griffin's book, with substantial additions to the treatment section, including new procedures for developing efficient eye movements as well as additional procedures for vergence training, strabismus and amblyopia.See Cat. # 3760 and 4127 for description of 1st edition. Historical Significance: John Griffin (1934-2014) was an optometrist, researcher and author whose work in demonstrating the benefits of vision therapy for binocular vision anomalies, including strabismus and amblyopia, was well researched, referenced and scientifically valid. The first edition of this book was considered seminal in helping to bring the field of vision therapy into the mainstream of health care. He co-authored a number of editions of this book with varying titles, as well as other works, and contributed to an understanding of genetics in dyslexia. How Acquired: Donated by Peter Dwyer Date Acquired: 20/10/2021 Condition: Fine Location: Archive room. East wall. Books of historical note |