Binocular PAL Corridor and Accommodation Explorer

Binocular PAL corridor and accommodation explorer

A schematic teaching tool for demonstrating how local mean power changes along the progressive corridor, how anisometropia changes the binocular problem, and how residual accommodation can masquerade as “intermediate-zone” performance in low-add patients.

Right and left PAL markings

Power and task demand

Position along corridor (%) Dioptric contribution / demand (D) task
Right mean power Left mean power Dashed curves show local add Task demand