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Study: Patching as Monotherapy Resulted in Worse Outcomes for Amblyogenic Children
Visual acuity and stereoacuity both improved more in those who also completed either vision therapy or perceptual learning exercises.
October 18, 2024
Age at Diagnosis Prime Factor in Amblyopia Treatment Disparities; Socioeconomic Status Also Significant
Early vision screen and comprehensive pediatric care may address these.
September 30, 2024
Expanded Photoscreener Access Improves Amblyopia Screenings, But Not Disparities
One healthcare system screened 70% more patients after integrating this technology; however, persistent racial inequalities call for an additional solution.
February 6, 2024
Amblyopia, Strabismus Higher in Twin Children
Female sex, younger gestational age and lower birth weight were also significantly more common in this patient population.
December 20, 2023
Dopamingeric Therapy Ineffective Aid to Amblyopia
Using levodopa and carbidopa in conjunction with the traditional patch, visual improvement was minimal and transient in a recent literature review.
September 5, 2023
Does Amblyopia Have a Protective Effect on AMD?
In a new study, when patients had both conditions, they tended to be diagnosed on contralateral sides.
July 13, 2023
Amblyopia No Hindrance to School Performance, Study Finds
No academic differences were found among these kids and their unaffected peers.
April 4, 2023
OCT Angiography May Be Good Diagnostic Tool for Amblyopia
The device was able to identify retinal vessel density in these patients to be lower than in controls.
March 17, 2023
Eye Position Deviation, Stereoacuity Top Risk Factors in Anisometropic Amblyopia
Both were commonly associated with treatment failure, study finds.
January 18, 2023
Treatment for Mild Amblyopia Effective Half the Time
These patients—including a third of those treated in the past—achieved 20/20 vision and improved stereopsis.
December 21, 2022
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