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- The Fixation Cube is a compact, multi-sided fixation target designed to hold attention and provide a clear point of focus during ocular examinations and vision therapy. Each face offers a different high-contrast target, helping clinicians quickly switch fixation without changing tools—useful for cover/alternate-cover tests, pursuits, saccades, NPC (near point of convergence) checks, and suppression/attention tasks. Because it’s engaging and easy to present at different distances and angles, it works especially well for pediatric patients and fast-paced screening environments.
- What it’s used for: Fixation control during cover tests, eye movement assessments (pursuits/saccades), NPC, and VT drills
- Multi-target design: Several faces = quick target changes to maintain attention and reduce habituation
- Great for kids: Bright, high-contrast visuals increase cooperation and reduce testing time
- Flexible distances: Easy to present at near, intermediate, and distance fixation ranges for graded assessments
- Clinic efficiency: One tool supports many tests; helps standardize fixation and improve repeatability
- VT integration: Pairs well with prism flippers, Brock string, Marsden ball, and Hart charts for structured sessions
- Technique tip: Keep the cube at eye level and cue “single & clear” to ensure consistent responses
- Care: Wipe with approved disinfectant; store clean and dry to preserve print contrast and edges
| Topic | Details |
| Purpose / Target Users | The Fixation Cube – Animal Print is a pediatric vision therapy and ophthalmic examination tool used to encourage visual fixation, attention, accommodation, and binocular fusion. It is designed to engage children during eye examinations and vision therapy activities. The primary users are optometrists, ophthalmologists, orthoptists, and vision therapists, particularly when working with pediatric patients. |
| Optotypes / Symbols | The fixation cube features bright, child-friendly animal images or illustrated targets printed on the surfaces of the cube. These visual stimuli help attract a child’s attention and encourage steady fixation during clinical examinations or therapy exercises. |
| Scaling / Spacing | The cube displays large, high-contrast images designed for easy recognition by children. The images are not calibrated as optotypes for acuity measurement but are sized to be easily visible at typical clinical working distances. |
| Range of Acuity / Line Sizes | Not applicable. The Fixation Cube is not intended for visual acuity measurement and therefore does not include standardized line sizes such as 20/20 or 6/6. It functions as a fixation and attention target. |
| Testing Distance | The fixation cube can be used at various working distances depending on the examination or therapy activity, typically within near to intermediate viewing distances during pediatric eye assessments or vision therapy exercises. |
| Physical Size & Portability | The device typically consists of a small cube mounted on a lightweight plastic handle or stick, making it easy to hold and move during examinations. The compact design allows convenient portability and quick positioning in front of the patient. |
| Mounting / Display Features | The fixation cube is designed for handheld use, allowing the clinician to move the target in different directions to assess fixation, pursuit, or tracking. It is not intended for wall mounting or fixed display. |
| Included Accessories / Extras | The standard product includes the fixation cube with printed animal targets mounted on a durable plastic stick or handle. Additional accessories are generally not required for use. |
| Durability / Material Qualities | The fixation cube and handle are typically made from durable plastic materials, designed to withstand repeated clinical use and handling by pediatric patients. The printed surfaces are designed to maintain visibility and color contrast over time. |
| Usability / Marker of Quality | A high-quality fixation cube features clear, colorful images that easily attract a child’s attention, along with a lightweight and sturdy handle for precise movement during examinations. Its engaging design makes it effective for pediatric fixation testing, accommodative tasks, and vision therapy exercises. |
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