title: Amblyopia treatment studies.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Amblyopia continues to be a major cause of vision loss in children. Several different treatment modalities exist. Research in the field of amblyopia has been very active over the past few years, and clinical practice patterns are changing.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Atropine has been found to be effective in the treatment of amblyopia. Less intense patching regimens have been found to be effective as well. Many other aspects of amblyopia therapy are being investigated.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Herein are current reviews of the major clinical amblyopia studies. Various treatment options are reviewed, and controversies in the field are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PC, Milford, CT 06460, USA. kideyedoc2002@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Darron A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Bacal
mesh_terms: D000550:Amblyopia / Q000628:therapy*; D001285:Atropine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012683:Sensory Deprivation
chemical_list: D010276:Parasympatholytics; D001285:Atropine