Part-Time vs. Full-Time Occlusion for Amblyopia: Evidence for Part-Time Patching

Abstract

Amblyopia is characterized by a decreased uncorrectable visual acuity in a structurally normal eye. Occlusion therapy has been used for years to improve acuity, and, traditionally, practitioners have utilized full-time patching. This article will explore more recent research looking at using part-time patching in the treatment of amblyopia.

• amblyopia
• occlusion therapy
• patching
• strabismus