Diplopia Following Short Treatment for Moderate Amblyopia
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DOI: 10.1080/09273972.2017.1350725
Abstract: ABSTRACT A case of an autistic child, aged 8 years, who reported binocular diplopia following just 2 hours total occlusion per day for 6 weeks for strabismic/anisometropic amblyopia is reported. There was a history of… read more here.
Keywords: amblyopia; diplopia; diplopia following; short treatment ... See more keywords
Prevalence and pattern of amblyopia in a rural hospital in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1080/09273972.2020.1779319
Abstract: ABSTRACT Amblyopia is a developmental ocular disease of childhood-onset which may lead to persistent sequelae into adulthood. Early detection and management of amblyopia usually result in an improved visual outcome. The purpose of this study… read more here.
Keywords: amblyopia; ghana; prevalence pattern; prevalence ... See more keywords
Practice patterns in the management of amblyopia among optometrists in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1080/09273972.2021.2022715
Abstract: ABSTRACT Despite internationally recognized guidelines, amblyopia management varies among eye care professionals worldwide. Hence, we sought to investigate the practice patterns of amblyopia management and the factors associated with the decision to treat amblyopia among… read more here.
Keywords: management; optometrists ghana; amblyopia; practice patterns ... See more keywords
Strabismus and amblyopia in Africa – a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/09273972.2022.2157023
Abstract: ABSTRACT The objective of this review was to estimate the prevalence of strabismus and amblyopia in Africa. A systematic online literature search was conducted for articles on strabismus and amblyopia in Africa. Meta-analysis was performed,… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence strabismus; amblyopia; amblyopia africa; strabismus amblyopia ... See more keywords
Comparison of Cambridge vision stimulator (CAM) therapy with passive occlusion therapy in the management of unilateral amblyopia; a randomized clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1080/09273972.2024.2353153
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction There are limited studies on the effectiveness of Cambridge vision stimulator (CAM) therapy as a management strategy in amblyopic patients. In addition, all these studies have a low sample size. The main purpose… read more here.
Keywords: cam therapy; therapy; amblyopia; occlusion therapy ... See more keywords
Assessment of stereopsis in unilateral amblyopia subjects using syntonic phototherapy
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DOI: 10.1080/09273972.2024.2389228
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Amblyopia is two Snellen line difference between both eyes. Red filter therapy is a treatment option for amblyopia based on principle of syntonic phototherapy. The purpose of this study is to assess the… read more here.
Keywords: stereopsis; red filter; improvement; amblyopia ... See more keywords
Occlusion with high plus contact lenses in the treatment of strabismic amblyopia – a case series
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DOI: 10.1080/09273972.2024.2437411
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Amblyopia is a common disease, and interventions like patching treatment are well studied. When standard therapy fails, sometimes uncommon treatment options become necessary. Methods: We present three cases of patients with severe strabismic… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; amblyopia; contact lenses; strabismic amblyopia ... See more keywords
Comparison Between Dichoptic and Monocular Training Protocols for Treating Monocular Amblyopia: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2025.2483680
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose To review the efficacy of dichoptic and monocular strategies for treating monocular amblyopia, and to examine the factors that determine the degree of recovery from amblyopia. Methods Mean and individual participant data (IPD)… read more here.
Keywords: amblyopia; monocular training; training; monocular amblyopia ... See more keywords
Metaplasticity: a key to visual recovery from amblyopia in adulthood?
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DOI: 10.1097/icu.0000000000000901
Abstract: Purpose of review We examine the development of amblyopia and the effectiveness of conventional and emerging therapies through the lens of the Bienenstock, Cooper, and Munro (BCM) theory of synaptic modification. Recent findings The BCM… read more here.
Keywords: bcm theory; recovery amblyopia; amblyopic eye; amblyopia ... See more keywords
Baseline and Clinical Factors Associated with Response to Amblyopia Treatment in a Randomized Clinical Trial.
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DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000001514
Abstract: SIGNIFICANCE We sought to identify baseline and clinical factors that were predictive of the response to amblyopia treatment. We report that binocular amblyopia treatment may be especially effective for moderate amblyopia in orthotropic children. PURPOSE… read more here.
Keywords: amblyopia; response; treatment; amblyopia treatment ... See more keywords
Combined passive and active treatment in strabismic amblyopia with accommodative component
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DOI: 10.1111/cxo.13140
Abstract: Treatment of amblyopia in esotropic subjects with accommodative component currently consists of optical correction and subsequent occlusion, or penalisation, of the dominant eye. This treatment obtains a good outcome in visual acuity but poor outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: amblyopia; passive active; treatment; combined passive ... See more keywords