Current trends in amblyopia therapy

Abstract

This report reviews the literature on amblyopia therapy from 1970 through 1976. New techniques of screening for amblyopia have been developed during this period. Modification of therapy which includes the use of penalization, prisms, red filter, and home exercises has been reported in the current literature. A summary of the author's personal experience in the treatment of amblyopia at the Bascom Palmer Eey Institute from 1966 through 1976 is presented with the factors that influenced the outcome of this therapy.