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Vertical motor fusion

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An analysis is given of the eye movements which take place in vertical fusion. These movements are compared with the movements that occur in horizontal fusion. The differences and similarities that can lead to a model are stressed.

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Houtman, W.A., Roze, J.H. & Scheper, W. Vertical motor fusion. Doc Ophthalmol 44, 179–185 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00171470

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