Paediatrics

Management Of Amblyopia

  • Amblyopia: reduced BCVA by at least one line due to visual deprivation or abnormal binocularity, with no other cause evident
  • Occurs in the first 7-8 years
  • Reduced cell numbers seen in LGN and visual cortex

Hot Topic

In amblyopia, visual acuity paradoxically decreases less with a neutral density filter compared to other causes

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