Tibetan eye chart
Encyclopedia
The Tibetan eye chart is a tool allegedly developed by Tibet
an monks. According to some authors, it can be used to train the muscles and nerves of the optical
system, correcting visual problems. However, the International Orthoptic Association
has found no scientific evidence of the effectiveness of this treatment.
Tibet
Tibet is a plateau region in Asia, north-east of the Himalayas. It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people as well as some other ethnic groups such as Monpas, Qiang, and Lhobas, and is now also inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people...
an monks. According to some authors, it can be used to train the muscles and nerves of the optical
Human eye
The human eye is an organ which reacts to light for several purposes. As a conscious sense organ, the eye allows vision. Rod and cone cells in the retina allow conscious light perception and vision including color differentiation and the perception of depth...
system, correcting visual problems. However, the International Orthoptic Association
International Orthoptic Association
The International Orthoptic Association represents over 20,000 orthoptists, in over 20 countries.- History :The International Orthoptic Association was formed in 1967 after the first International Orthoptic Congress. The British Orthoptic Association were the founding members. - Registration and...
has found no scientific evidence of the effectiveness of this treatment.
External links
- Tibetian Wheel, PDF file (243 kB) at www.vision-training.com
- Alternative Tibetan Eye Chart