title: [Meridional amblyopia in humans. A simple clinical test].
abstract: The term meridional amblyopia (MA) defines an amblyopia in one meridian, orthogonally to which the visual acuity is normal. This applies to astigmatics. The clinically simple application of a test is described, and the results from examinations of 50 patients with astigmatism are reported. If the first optical correction is performed later than at the age of 6 years, an MA is bound to develop. An early and exact prescription of spectacles is therefore necessary.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000550:Amblyopia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000818:Animals; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002415:Cats; D002648:Child; D005139:Eyeglasses; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012030:Refractive Errors; D014787:Vision Tests
vernacular_title: Die meridionale Amblyopie des Menschen. Ein einfacher klinischer Test.