This game is intended to help people with "Lazy eye" condition train their weaker eye. Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is the eye condition noted by reduced vision not
correctable by glasses or contact lenses and is not due to any eye disease. The brain, for some reason, does not fully
acknowledge the images seen by the amblyopic eye. This almost always affects only one eye but may manifest with
reduction of vision in both eyes. It is estimated that three percent of children under six have some form of amblyopia.
How does it work?
Recent studies have shown that
playing blocks games in a dichoptic way (when the eyes see different images) requires information to be sent to both
eyes, making them work cooperatively. By making both eyes cooperate, the amblyopic brain is able to relearn as a result
of an increase in the level of plasticity in the brain.
How to use it?
Before you begin, consult with your eye doctor
Prerequisites
You will need anaglyph glasses. You can buy them almost everywhere on the internet (try aliexpress,
ebay or amazon)
For a productive session you'll have to configure colors accurately - so that your eyes will be working in a "dichoptic" way.
way. Check out help page
General info
It is recommended (check this with your eye doctor) to play this game from 20 to 60 minutes a day in order to
achieve some noticeable effect. It is possible to split this time into two or three sessions a day
Don't forget to rest and give your brain time to adapt
It is easier to start with a smaller screen first. The number of rows and columns of game field is adjustable,
so you can play on various kinds of screens
If you feel it is too easy or too hard for you, you can try switching colors between your healthy and your lazy
eye