title: Part-time vs. full-time occlusion for amblyopia: evidence for part-time patching.
abstract: Amblyopia is characterized by a decreased uncorrectable visual acuity in a structurally normal eye. Occlusion therapy has been used for years to improve acuity, and, traditionally, practitioners have utilized full-time patching. This article will explore more recent research looking at using part-time patching in the treatment of amblyopia.
authors.forename: Noelle S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Matta
authors.forename: David I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Silbert
mesh_terms: D000550:Amblyopia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012683:Sensory Deprivation; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity