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Occlusion Versus Pharmacologic Therapy for Moderate Amblyopia

Launched by JAEB CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH · Sep 23, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 26, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Amblyopia Patching Atropine

ClinConnect Summary

Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is the most common cause of visual impairment in children and often persists in adulthood. It is reported to be the leading cause of vision loss in one eye in the 20-70 year old age group, with a prevalence of 1-4 percent in various studies, indicating that both improved means of detection and treatment are needed.

Most of the available data on the natural history of amblyopia and success rates of its treatment with either patching or drug therapy are retrospective and uncontrolled. Despite the common occurrence of amblyopia, there is little quality data on treatmen...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Patients must be 7 years old or younger with amblyopia due to strabismus or anisometropia
  • Visual acuity in the amblyopic eye must be between 20/40 and 20/100
  • Visual acuity in the sound eye or 20/40 or better
  • At least 3 lines of acuity difference between the two eyes
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • More than two months of amblyopia therapy in the past two years
  • Myopia (more than -0.50 D)

Trial Officials

Michael X. Repka, M.D.

Study Chair

Wilmer Eye Institute

About Jaeb Center For Health Research

The Jaeb Center for Health Research is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing medical research through innovative clinical trials and data analysis. With a strong emphasis on improving patient outcomes, the Center collaborates with healthcare professionals and institutions to conduct rigorous studies across various therapeutic areas, particularly in ophthalmology and diabetes. By leveraging cutting-edge methodologies and a commitment to ethical research practices, the Jaeb Center strives to enhance the understanding of disease mechanisms and develop effective treatment options, ultimately contributing to the improvement of public health.

Locations

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Timeline

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