The most common form of amblyopia therapy comprises two components: glasses wear (optical treatment) and occlusion (patching) of the unaffected eye. Historically prescribed concurrently but now ...

Amblyopia affects both near and distance visual acuity equally. [2] Early detection and treatment improve multiple quality of life indicators and treatments are very cost-effective in terms of ...

Researchers have found that fluoxetine improves visual acuity significantly in adults with amblyopia under standard patching ...

Commenting on the approval, ophthalmologist-in-chief David Hunter of Boston Children's Hospital and an advisor to Luminopia said it represents a "major development" in the treatment of amblyopia.

Amblyopia usually happens in childhood ... it does not cure the condition completely. The treatment of patching is almost ...

He added that the DTX is "redefining what it means to receive treatment, by developing a product that allows patients to watch TV as therapy". Another digital approach to treating amblyopia is ...

Besides, consistency and patience are key during treatment, as it takes time and effort before noticeable improvement can be ...

Patients with amblyopia had a statistically significant improvement in their visual acuity after binocular rehabilitation ...

Considering taking supplements to treat amblyopia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of amblyopia. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects ...

We thank Catherine Stewart and colleagues and Yue Li and Guangsen Liu for their comments. Their work over 25 years, advocating personalised treatment with age-adjusted patching durations and extended ...