title: Amblyopia. Diagnosis and management.
abstract: Amblyopia is a difficult challenge for physicians caring for these children. If detected early with screening programs, the prognosis for successful treatment is greatly increased. If missed, the child may suffer from a lifetime of poor vision in one eye. Children who fail a visual screening test should be promptly referred to an ophthalmologist. Prompt detection and treatment of amblyopia secure a child the best chance for a good visual outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, North Shore University Hospital-Cornell University Medical College, Manhasset, New York.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Rubin
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D000550:Amblyopia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016896:Treatment Outcome