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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Monocular vision   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Monocular vision is vision in which each eye is used separately.
Monocular people will have an impairment in their orientation (to space) which results from a lack of kinesthetic cues arising from convergence (binocular "eye aiming") and accommodation (focusing).
According to von Noorden the advantages of binocular vision (and conversely the disadvantage to monocular vision) are in visual motor skills, better exteroception of form and color, and better appreciation of the dynamic relationship of the body to the environment, thereby facilitating control of manipulation, reaching and balance.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Monocular-vision   (615 words)

  
 Monocular Microscopes On Sale
Monocular microscopes allow the microscopist to use one eye when viewing through the microscope, similar to looking through a telescope/spotting scope or a rifle scope.
Monocular microscopes are most popular for children and the beginning microscopist as they are the easiest to use and get comfortable with.
However, since using a camera on a monocular microscope does not allow the user to view through the microscope while the camera is attached, most microscopists opt for a trinocular head whenever picture taking through the microscope is desired.
www.microscopes.com /monocular-microscopes.html   (376 words)

  
  Monocular rivalry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Monocular rivalry is a phenomenon of human visual perception that occurs when two different images are optically superimposed.
He called it monocular rivalry to distinguish it from binocular rivalry, a similar phenomenon in which the different images are presented to opposite eyes.
Monocular rivalry was rediscovered by Campbell and Howell (1972).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Monocular_rivalry   (721 words)

  
 Monocular - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A monocular is a modified refracting telescope used to magnify the images of distant objects by passing light through a series of lenses and prisms; the use of prisms results in a lightweight telescope.
Volume and weight are less than half those of binoculars, making it easy to carry along.
Monoculars, sometimes called telescopes when used in this capacity, are often used by visually impaired people to see distant objects that would normaly be undiscernable.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Monocular   (122 words)

  
 Implications of Acquired Monocular Vision (loss of one eye)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Monocular people will have an impairment in their orientation (to space) which results from a lack of kinesthetic cues arising from convergence (binocular "eye aiming") and accommodation (focusing).
According to von Noorden the advantages of binocular vision (and conversely the disadvantage to monocular vision) are in visual motor skills, better exteroception of form and color, and better appreciation of the dynamic relationship of the body to the environment, thereby facilitating control of manipulation, reaching and balance.
The monocular individual is not at greater risk of eye disease, or infection (with the exception of sympathetic ophthalmia) than their binocular counterpart.
www.nora.cc /patient_area/monocular_vision.html   (2498 words)

  
 Monocular Microscopes
Inclined Monocular Microscope with flourescent illumination and iris diaphragm
Inclined Monocular Microscope with 4 objectives, condenser and flourescent illumination
Inclined Monocular Microscope with flourescent illumination and mechanical stage
www.optics-city.com /monocular.html   (28 words)

  
 Memo To The Classroom Teacher Regarding Students Using A Monocular
A monocular is a small telescope which enables a visually impaired student to see print, pictures, diagrams, maps, faces and demonstrations when (s)he is seated at his/her desk.
Copying while using a monocular is laborious, and it will take the visually impaired child longer to copy from the board/charts, etc. You can adapt by modifying the length of the assignment.
Monoculars break easily and should be worn around the neck when in use and stored in a case otherwise.
www.tsbvi.edu /Education/monocular-memo.htm   (361 words)

  
 Night Strike Night Vision Monocular (Generation 3 Delta), 2.5x magnification (NVNSDL1)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Night Strike is a high performance night vision monocular, developed and manufactured by N-Vision Optics to the most stringent standards to ensure its reliability and quality.
Monocular operates on one CR-123 battery to keep the weight to a minimum and guarantee reliable service at all temperatures.
The monocular is equipped with a short range infrared illuminator practically invisible to the human eye to assist with tasks that have to be performed in complete darkness.
www.nvisionoptics.com /monoculars/NVNSDL1   (256 words)

  
 What is a Monocular?
Monoculars are perfectly suited for astronomy, however, where the objects being viewed are relatively stationary.
The primary purpose of undocumented monoculars in earlier ages was as a spotting device during war and for defensive measures.
While tracking with a monocular is difficult, it was sufficient to spot riders at great distances and make out their colors or banners to determine whether they were friend or foe.
www.wisegeek.com /what-is-a-monocular.htm   (425 words)

  
 Golf scope and monocular
The monocular and golf scope in the world are almost all manufactured in china.
Based on the monocular design, it has a rangefinder that measures the distance between the golfers and the hole by looking through the scope, and lining up the flagstick on the green against the yardage indicators in the scope.
All the monocular and golf scope we carry come with carrying strap and soft carrying pouch with belt loop.
www.binocularschina.com /monocular.html   (298 words)

  
 Transient monocular visual loss and retinal migraine -- Gan et al. 173 (12): 1441 -- Canadian Medical Association ...
Transient monocular visual loss and retinal migraine -- Gan et al.
diagnosis of transient monocular visual loss is given in Box 2.
Monocular and "binocular" scintillating scotomata in migraine: a semantic and theoretical paradox
www.cmaj.ca /cgi/content/full/173/12/1441   (685 words)

  
 Monocular, Monoculars, Zeiss MiniQuick and Audubon monocular
When carrying your binoculars is not possible, a small, pen-sized monocular comes in handy.
Here are some of our favorite monocular choices: the Alpen 10x25 Monocular; the Audubon Monocular 6x16 that comes in 3 colors; Brunton’s Echo 7x18 Pocket Scope; the Minox MD 8x16 Monocular; the Newcon MP 8x30; Nikon’s 7x15 High Grade Monocular; the Swift 8x25 Monocular; and several in the Zeiss MiniQuick line.
Monocular Search - To see all the monoculars by a single manufacturer click on the manufacturer's hotlinked name in the table below.
www.optics4birding.com /monoculars.aspx   (321 words)

  
 Night Vision Optics Monoculars - NightVisionGear.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Browse night vision monoculars section for great range of monoculars that will suit you, no matter what you're looking for.
Monoculars with different specs, as well as prices, from top brand names, such as ATN, Yukon, Night Owl, Night Detective, Rigel and more.
ATN MO4 Night Vision monocular provides superior clarity and high magnification and has incredible light amplification which mean...
www.nightvisiongear.com /xq/ASP.store/cat.157/qx/night-vision-monoculars.htm   (338 words)

  
 Scopesnmore - ATN (Mini) NVM14 Gen 3 Night Vision Monocular.
As a handheld Night Vision Monocular, or a hands-free Night Vision Goggle, the NVM14 is impressive, even for the experienced Night Vision user.
The highly modular design also allows the ATN NVM14 Night Vision Monocular to be installed on reflex cameras and camcorders using an optional adapter.
And, the NVM-14 Monocular can be quickly installed in a standard PVS-7 head-mount (included), on a helmet mount, or two can be installed in an optional dual-carriage head-mount, providing dual-eye Night Vision Goggles.
www.nightvision4less.com /night_vision_monoculars/atn_nvm14_gen-3.htm   (472 words)

  
 Night Vision Monocular
For the Night Vision Monoculars that are equipped with a spot illuminator, you can get a pistol grip with a trigger switch that will control the illuminator.
ATN night vision monoculars are not just another line of cheap Bushnell night vision scopes or Russian initiators.
Please note that some of ATN night vision monoculars were developed for use by military and law enforcement for multi-purpose systems and can be easily transformed into night vision goggles or a night vision weapon scope.
www.night-vision-monocular.com   (469 words)

  
 Astromart Reviews - Surplus Shed Rubberized Roof Prism 8x21 Monocular
The Monocular Men are optics geeks who disguise their identities by discreetly using monoculars.
Since I typically use the monocular for quick observations of street life from inside a building with tinted windows, I have not found this to be a problem.
While the monocular is clearly not as good optically as a pair of binoculars, I can carry my monocular at all times and make informal observations any time something catches my eye.
www.astromart.com /articles/article.asp?article_id=417   (832 words)

  
 AN PVS 14 Night Vision Monocular Pocket Scope
The PVS14 6015 is a Multifunctional night vision system that is Hand-held as a monocular; head-mounted or helmet-mounted as a single-eye goggle; or weapon-mounted as a night scope.
Most troops prefer the single eye monocular style to the dual eye single tube systems (like PVS-7 5001).
The monocular style allows the soldier to maintain night eye adaption in one eye while using the night vision device with the other eye.
www.militaryinfrared.com /AN_PVS_14_Night_Vision_Monocular.html   (556 words)

  
 ScopeTronix Monoculars & Magnifiers
This item operates as a standard 8x32mm monocular, but remove the rubber eyeguard and you also have a telephoto lens for your digital camera.
The CrystalVue LX is an 8x monocular designed for both visual and photo use.
The easy one handed "rocker" focus design of this unique monocular allows you to focus quickly before the object in your field of view escapes your sight.
www.scopetronix.com /monocular.htm   (439 words)

  
 |||[ Monocular Times ]|||
The Huddersfield Gem site gathers together press releases and updates on the campaign to save it, as well as build up a library of information about the hall and its creators, supported by a gallery of photographs of this remarkable building.
Monocular Times is hosting the website on behalf of Huddersfield Gem.
Monocular Times is an expressive space for the Organism to pursue its explorations.
www.monoculartimes.co.uk /index.shtml   (694 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Tasco Essentials 10x25 Monocular: Camera & Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Tasco 568RBD Essentials 10 x 25 Monocular is a powerful and ultra-compact, ultra-lightweight monocular that can slip in a shirt pocket to carry anywhere.
I recently purchased this monocular because I have bad eyesight and was tired of walking around downtown and not being able to see road signs in the distance.
This monocular is not overly rugged, but if you're careful with it and don't knock it around a lot, it'll probably hold up OK. At the very least, I feel that I've gotten my $10 worth, though I certainly don't expect it to last a lifetime.
www.amazon.com /Bushnell-568rbd-Essentials-10x25-Monocular/dp/B0001DZ38U   (751 words)

  
 Monocular definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
Monocular definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
With one eyepiece, as in a monocular microscope.
MedicineNet does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=23256   (78 words)

  
 Pentax 7x20 Monocular
Focuses as close as 4.meters or 13.1 feet for any application where close focusing is required.
Separate 22X close-up lens attaches to the monocular quickly and easily for microscopic viewing or use the lens by itself as a handy 3X reading magnifier.
The 7X magnification of the monocular itself is ideal for hand held viewing...
www.cambridgeworld.com /pentax_7x20_monocular.htm   (91 words)

  
 GT-14 Night Vision Monocular (Generation 3 Delta) GT14DL1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
GT-14 is a tactical night vision monocular developed and manufactured by N-Vision Optics for the most advanced professional users who require superior quality, outstanding reliability, and unbeatable performance.
The unit operates on one CR-123 battery to keep the weight to a minimum and guarantees reliable service at all temperatures.
The monocular is equipped with an invisible to the human eye short range infrared illuminator to assist with tasks that have to be performed in complete darkness, such as map reading, equipment repairs, etc.
www.nvisionoptics.com /monoculars/gt14dl1   (300 words)

  
 NEJM -- Prognosis after Transient Monocular Blindness Associated with Carotid-Artery Stenosis
of endarterectomy was assessed in patients with transient monocular
monocular blindness had a three-year risk of ipsilateral stroke
Type of stroke after transient monocular blindness or retinal infarction of presumed arterial origin.
content.nejm.org /cgi/content/short/345/15/1084   (685 words)

  
 Clear Image Night-Vision Monocular at Hammacher Schlemmer
This handheld monocular uses digital CCD-imaging technology to produce a clear, detailed, full field-of-view image in all low-light conditions.
This is the compact, handheld monocular that uses digital CCD-imaging technology to produce a clear, detailed, full field-of-view image in all low-light conditions.
The electronic zoom has 11/2-3X magnification, and the tight illuminator yields a crisper, more evenly lit image than the scattered, wide-spray illumination of previous night-vision devices.
www.hammacher.com /publish/72987.asp?source=CJ   (235 words)

  
 LOL Visual Depth Cues: Monocular
This is because you are familiar with elephants, allowing you to interpret the smaller image as an indication of greater distance.
With these and other monocular cues, one-eyed people can walk, drive and even fly airplanes.
Although it is better to have both eyes, one eye is enough to tell whether something is nearer or farther away.
www.members.cox.net /dagershaw/lol/VisualDepth1.html   (603 words)

  
 Night Vision Web - Thermal Vision monocular TAM-14   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Pick up the TAM-14 and you have the smallest thermal viewer available today, attach the Helmet Mount adapter and now you are using a head mounted thermal monocular, or slide it onto the weapon mount and point the reticle at your target.
Made using the latest in DSP technology and ultra lightweight materials this monocular is small and comfortable.
The only way to keep your edge, whether it be the battlefield or the streets, is to have the best equipment.
www.nightvisionweb.com /tam_14.htm   (194 words)

  
 SPBINGOLF - Green Scope Precision Optical Golfing Monocular   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Are you facing a 150-155 yard approach shot to the 9th over water?
Take the guesswork out of the distance to the pin with this adjustable monocular.
This lightweight, pocket size monocular gives you the distance in yards and meters.
gallery.bcentral.com /GID4923779P3919058-All-Sports/Golf/Monoculars/SPBINGOLF-Green-Scope-Precision-Optical-Golfing-Monocular.aspx   (75 words)

  
 LaserMyEye :: Encyclopedia :: Monocular diplopia
When the eye sees a second, sometimes fainter, image of an object.
Diplopia = double vision; monocular = in one eye individually, as opposed to only when both eyes are open.
Ghosting can mean double images (diplopia) or multiple images (polyopia).
www.lasermyeye.org /encyclopedia/monocdip.html   (133 words)

  
 Night Vision - Monocular - US Night Vision Corporation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Using US Night Vision Monoculars, a soldier can conduct his combat missions without any active illumination sources using only image intensifiers.
The main advantages of image intensifiers in a monocular as a night vision device is the small size, lightweight, low power requirements and low cost.
These attributes have enabled image intensifier Night Vision Monoculars individual soldier applications and resulted in hundreds of thousands of Night Vision Monoculars to be procured by the US Army, Marines, Air force, Navy and Coast Guard from US Night Vision Corporation.
www.usnightvision.com /USNightVision.cgi?ProductBrowser=Monoculars   (110 words)

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