What is Eccentric Viewing Training?
Eccentric Viewing Training is a visual function training technique that involves looking around a blind spot to see an object of interest. The goal is to identify a part of the retina that’s close to the fovea and has good sensitivity, and then learn to use it effectively. This area is called the preferred retinal locus (PRL).
Example
Imagine you’re reading a book. Normally, you look straight at the words, but now there’s a blurry spot in the middle of your vision. The therapist will teach you to move your eyes slightly so you can use a clearer part of your vision to see the words. At first, you might practice with bigger letters or fewer words on a page. As you get better, you can try reading more complex texts.