Amblyopia – Management (Optical & Occlusion)

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Corrects refractive errors to give retina a clear image

Optical Correction

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Affordable, protective, and can support other modifications

Glasses (Optical Correction)

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Improves cosmesis, reduces prismatic imbalance

Contact Lenses (Optical Correction)

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Covering the strong eye most of the day; used for severe amblyopia

Full-time Occlusion

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Monitored to avoid complications from overpatching

Full-time Occlusion

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Covers the strong eye only for specific hours daily

Part-time Occlusion

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Provides balance between comfort and treatment

Part-time Occlusion

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Micropore material, sticks directly on the skin

Adhesive Patch

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Attached to glasses frame, strong eye still visible but vision blocked

Spectacle Occluder

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Opaque contact lens, less visible cosmetically

Contact Lens Occluder

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Easily removed or flipped up; convenient for flexible use

Tie-on Occluder

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Primary goal: encourage brain to use weaker eye

Occlusion Therapy

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Patching used to prevent amblyopia complications

Occlusion

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Improves visual outcomes if started early in childhood

Optical Correction & Occlusion

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Non-invasive, first-line treatment before surgery

Optical Correction