Standard Amblyopia Therapy in Adult Amblyopes
Launched by SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT MARSHALL B. KETCHUM UNIVERSITY · Nov 9, 2017
Trial Information
Current as of July 04, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Functional amblyopia is an optically uncorrectable decrease in visual acuity, i.e., spatial resolution, with no apparent pathological or morphological cause. There are several etiological origins for amblyopia in the human population; anisometropia and strabismus are the two most prevalent etiological factors. Anisometropic amblyopia is a decrease in visual acuity (spatial resolution) that is the result of a large difference in refractive error between the two eyes. Strabismic amblyopia is characterized by an eye misalignment early in life which is associated with a decrease in visual acuit...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Amblyopic patients with acuities between 20/40 (0.30 logMAR) and 20/400 (1.30 logMAR).
- • All subjects will be over the age of 18.
- • Prior amblyopia therapy is not an exclusion criteria.
- • Subjects will be recruited from the College community and University Eye Clinic.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • A significant cataract that affects vision.
- • Glaucoma, diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- • Other ocular or systemic diseases that will affect visual acuity.
- • The inability to give informed consent.
About Southern California College Of Optometry At Marshall B. Ketchum University
The Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University is a leading institution committed to advancing optometric education, research, and clinical care. With a focus on innovative practices and evidence-based approaches, the college fosters a collaborative environment that integrates academic rigor with hands-on experience. The institution actively engages in clinical trials aimed at improving vision health and enhancing patient outcomes, leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty to contribute to the broader field of optometry. Through its commitment to excellence and community service, the college plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of eye care.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
William Ridder, OD, PhD
Principal Investigator
Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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