Making Accommodation Training Functional and Fun

In vision therapy, accommodation training can sometimes feel like the same old routine: lenses, targets, prisms, repeat. Yet when we look at how the accommodative system works, and how much flexibility it needs in real-world tasks, it becomes clear that the tools we use matter just as much as the activities themselves. That’s where Emergent’s new magnetic clip steps in, giving a fresh twist to the familiar binocular flipper and transforming accommodation training into something hands-free and functional. And yes, even fun!

At the heart of this lies BOP (Base-Out Prism) and BIM (Base-In Prism) work. For those who need a quick refresher, BOP pushes the eyes to converge more while maintaining clarity, challenging both the accommodative and vergence systems to stay sharp under pressure. BIM, on the other hand, does the opposite, relaxing convergence demands while holding focus steady. Together, they form a one-two punch for improving flexibility, stamina, and speed in the visual system.

Traditionally, binocular flippers have been a mainstay for these activities, flipping lenses to increase the accommodative challenge. But anyone who’s spent time in the therapy room knows the struggles: slipping flippers, awkward hand positions, and patients distracted by the logistics rather than the task. The new magnetic clip solves all of this in one simple move, attaching the flipper securely in front of glasses or trial frames so patients can train hands-free without breaking their flow.

This small change makes a big difference. When patients aren’t fighting the equipment, they can keep natural posture, maintain steady fixation, and stay fully immersed in the activity. They can read, track, or do distance to near jumps without stopping to adjust their tools every few seconds. And let’s be honest, adding a magnetic clip just makes the whole setup look cooler, especially for younger patients who appreciate anything that feels modern and engaging.

From the therapist’s perspective, this innovation opens the door to smoother sessions. You can layer in BOP/BIM prism work with flipper lenses while keeping your patients moving through targets seamlessly. No juggling, no interruptions; just steady, consistent accommodation training that feels more functional and real-world applicable.

It also fits beautifully with the philosophy behind BOP and BIM in the first place: adaptability. The visual system needs to handle constant shifts between demand and relaxation, convergence and divergence, clarity and comfort. A tool that keeps the patient focused on performance rather than process only strengthens that training goal.

In the end, the magnetic clip for binocular flippers represents more than convenience. It’s a small but meaningful step toward making accommodation training efficient, effective, and engaging. By keeping patients comfortable and therapists organized, it helps turn a routine exercise into a dynamic experience, one where the real focus stays exactly where it should: on building visual skills that last a lifetime!

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P.S. Have a specific question about how the clip would work with your current flippers? Our team is always happy to help!