Accommodative excess

Accommodative Excess

Accommodative excess (pronunciation: uh-kom-uh-dey-tiv ek-ses) is a condition in optometry where the eyes over-focus or accommodate more than necessary to maintain clear vision at a given distance. This over-accommodation often leads to symptoms such as headaches, blurred vision, and eye strain.

Etymology

The term "accommodative" is derived from the Latin word "accommodatus" which means "adapted". "Excess" comes from the Latin word "excessus" meaning "going beyond". In the context of optometry, it refers to the eyes' over-adaptation or over-focusing beyond what is necessary for clear vision.

Symptoms

Symptoms of accommodative excess can include:

• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Eye strain
• Difficulty in maintaining clear vision at near
• Difficulty in shifting focus from near to far objects

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of accommodative excess is typically made by an optometrist or ophthalmologist through a comprehensive eye examination. This may include tests such as:

• Refraction
• Accommodative amplitude
• Accommodative facility
• Near point of convergence

Treatment

Treatment options for accommodative excess can include:

• Eyeglasses with bifocal or progressive lenses
• Vision therapy
• Orthoptics

Related Terms

• Accommodation (eye)
• Accommodative insufficiency
• Accommodative spasm
• Asthenopia
• Hypermetropia

See Also

• Optometry
• Ophthalmology
• Vision therapy
• Orthoptics

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Accommodative excess
• Wikipedia's article - Accommodative excess

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