Just now, walking around the house, I suddenly came up with a new adjective for what's happening with my vision. My binocular posture is in the solidifying process. Things are not solid--yet. But looking through both of my eyes is now becoming automatic. As I walk around, I notice that as objects are occluded by other objects for one eye, the other eye still sees those objects. I now have constant double vision, although it's not that distracting. Each eye is actively pointing. The lazy eye is no longer there 'for the ride'--kind of being tugged around by and looking roughly in the same direction as the dominant eye. It is now taking direct instruction from my brain. It is a very different new way of using my visual system.
I noticed last night I was using my computer, I suddenly got very distracted by how bright it all seemed. It seemed like all of a sudden, the screen just got WAY brighter. Actually, it was me. I think the eye is switching on and my brain is taking in a lot more information.
I mentioned in the previous entry that I am going to get an eye evaluation so that I can continue with Vivid Vision training with Dr. Tran. Turned out that offices are open, I just have to wear a mask is all. So I am excited to see what kind of stats they give me in the evaluation as I am positive my vision has seen significant improvement. The subjective experience is much better, but I'm curious to see what the actual numbers indicate. I'm also excited to get back on the Vivid Vision horse.
That said, I'm not going to stop playing Half Life: Alyx. I've beaten the game about five times already, but the game has remarkable replayability, despite the fact that it is single-player only. The graphics, the interactivity, and the feeling of presence: of truly being in a different place. I really do think that the unmatched immersion factor of the game plays a role in its utility in training my eyes to work together.
