Trial Comparing Patching Versus Atropine for Amblyopia in 7 to < 13 Year Olds
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is:
- To compare the effectiveness of weekend atropine plus near activities and daily patching
plus near activities for moderate amblyopia (20/40 to 20/100) and severe amblyopia
(20/125 to 20/400) in improving vision in the amblyopic eye of 7 to <13 year olds.
- To determine the maximum improvement in vision of the amblyopic eye with each treatment.
- To determine whether amblyopia is associated with structural abnormalities of optic
nerve fiber layer.