Wednesday, May 31, 2006

OPAQUE CONTACT LENS AS OCCLUSION IN AMBLYOPIA

Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - Abstract: Volume 32(2) March 2006 p 84-87 Opaque Contact Lens Treatment for Older Children With Amblyopia.
This study concludes:
"Daily-wear opaque contact lens treatment is a useful occlusion method for
amblyopia treatment in older children with various practical and social
impediments to skin patching. Meaningful improvement in visual acuity can be
obtained, even in children older than 8 years of age."

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