Lens-assisted in vivo desensitization to heights.
Optical lenses that alter perceived depth may be usefully applied in the treatment of acrophobia. The present case report describes reverse viewing through binoculars to magnify apparent height during in vivo desensitization. The technique enables effective treatment from low actual heights, allows close control over exposure durations, and affords the opportunity to extend desensitization to apparent heights considerably greater than those ordinarily available for practice.
D000328:Adult; D003463:Cues; D003887:Desensitization, Psychologic; D006801:Humans; D007909:Lenses; D008297:Male; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000628:therapy*