The present invention relates to a process for training the visual system
of a human by presenting optical stimuli to said human, said stimuli
being presented to a zone within the intact visual field of said human
and optionally to a zone outside the intact visual field of said human,
one of said zones comprising a zone to be trained, thereby allowing an
improvement of the vision in general, said process comprising the steps
of (a) locating and defining a zone of intact vision and optionally a
zone of deteriorated vision or residual visual function or partial visual
system injury ("transition zone") within the human's visual system; (b)
defining a training area which is located within at least one of said
zones including the zone of intact vision; (c) training the human's
visual system by presenting visual stimuli to the human's visual system,
at least a part of said visual stimuli being presented in or near said
zone of intact vision; (d) recording changes in the characteristics of
the human's visual system; (e) adapting the location and definition of
the stimulus presentation to said at least one zone, including the zone
of intact vision, according to said changes; and (f) reiterating the
previous steps continuously so as to improve the human's overall visual
system. The invention also relates to a device for performing said
process.