Accuracy of online health information on amblyopia and strabismus
Sunju Park1, Carly Moskowitz2, Jee-Young Moon3
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
Abstract:
The internet is a major source of health information for patients and parents. The information found online influences patients' and caregivers' understanding of diagnoses and decision making regarding management. We report the results of a survey completed by 4 fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologists evaluating the accuracy and clarity of various websites that provide information on amblyopia and strabismus.
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