Monocular Vision and Occupation

The normal state of binocular vision is accurate and efficientin locating objects. The loss of vision in one eye affects judgementin several ways and the adaptive mechanisms only compensatefor the loss to a limited extent. Monocular vision may haveserious implications with regard to safety in employment. Mr B. R. Kesby, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Wolverhampton & Midland Counties Eye Infirmary, Compton Road, Wolverhampton.