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Biofeedback techniques in the treatment of visual and ophthalmologic disorders

A review of the literature

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The literature on the use of biofeedback techniques in the treatment of visual and opthalmologic disorders is reviewed. Although this consists mainly of case studies, there is mounting evidence that biofeedback may be applicable to the treatment of strabismus, nystagmus, blepharospasm, elevated intraocular pressure, and myopia. Because of the success in applying biofeedback techniques in the treatment of other neuromuscular disorders, it is concluded that the use of these techniques in the treatment of blepharospasm and strabismus shows the most promise.

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  1. Behavioral Physiology Laboratory, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3926, 27710, Durham, North Carolina

    Michael H. Rotberg & Richard S. Surwit

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Writing of this manuscript was partially supported by NIMH Research Scientist Development Award, No. MH 00303 to Richard S. Surwit and by NIH Grant 1-RO HL22547 to Richard S. Surwit.

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Rotberg, M.H., Surwit, R.S. Biofeedback techniques in the treatment of visual and ophthalmologic disorders. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation 6, 375–388 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01000662

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