Brock string

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Brock String is a visual therapy tool used in Optometry and Vision Therapy. It is named after its inventor, Frederick W. Brock. The Brock String is a simple device consisting of a long string with several colored beads. It is used to help individuals improve their binocular vision and depth perception.

History[edit | edit source]

The Brock String was developed by Frederick W. Brock, an American optometrist. Brock was a pioneer in the field of vision therapy and developed several tools and techniques to help individuals improve their visual skills.

Design[edit | edit source]

The Brock String is a simple device consisting of a long string, typically about 10 feet in length, with several colored beads. The beads are spaced at different intervals along the string. The user holds one end of the string against their nose and looks at the different beads in turn.

Use[edit | edit source]

The Brock String is used in vision therapy to help individuals improve their binocular vision and depth perception. By focusing on the different beads, the user can practice converging and diverging their eyes. This can help to improve eye coordination and visual skills.

Benefits[edit | edit source]

The Brock String can be a beneficial tool for individuals with a variety of visual issues. It can help to improve binocular vision, depth perception, and eye coordination. It can also be used to help individuals with strabismus and amblyopia, two common vision disorders.

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