Amblyopia

Age at Diagnosis Prime Factor in Amblyopia Treatment Disparities; Socioeconomic Status Also Significant

Early vision screen and comprehensive pediatric care may address these.
09/30/2024

Is This Actually Amblyopia?

Make sure to exclude any other reasons why a decrease in acuity might occur.
08/15/2024

When It’s Not Amblyopia: The Differential of Functional vs. Pathological Vision Loss

A clear understanding of the differences is key for effective patient management.
07/15/2024

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.
02/06/2024

Amblyopia, Strabismus Higher in Twin Children

Female sex, younger gestational age and lower birth weight were also significantly more common in this patient population.
12/20/2023

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.
09/05/2023

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.
07/13/2023

Amblyopia No Hindrance to School Performance, Study Finds

No academic differences were found among these kids and their unaffected peers.
04/04/2023

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.
03/17/2023

Eye Position Deviation, Stereoacuity Top Risk Factors in Anisometropic Amblyopia

Both were commonly associated with treatment failure, study finds.
01/18/2023

Upcoming Events

December 5, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Nate Lighthizer, OD, and Dagny Zhu, MD
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December 6-7, 2024

West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Co-Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, MD
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December 7-8, 2024

Retina Update 2024
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Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, and Steven Ferrucci, OD
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