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Bilateral hypermetropic amblyopia.

D B Schoenleber, E R Crouch

    Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Bilateral amblyopia, a vision impairment in both eyes, is not rare in children with severe hyperopia (farsightedness). Prompt treatment with glasses significantly improves vision in most cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatric Ophthalmology
    • Vision Science

    Background:

    • High hyperopia (farsightedness) in children can lead to significant visual impairment.
    • The occurrence and treatment outcomes of bilateral amblyopia in this population require further investigation.

    Observation:

    • A retrospective analysis reviewed 184 children with at least 4.0 diopters of hyperopia in each eye.
    • Twelve patients (6.5%) were diagnosed with bilateral amblyopia (20/50 or worse).
    • The mean age at diagnosis was 4.5 years, with a mean follow-up of 22 months.

    Findings:

    • Ten of the 12 patients (83%) with bilateral amblyopia achieved vision of 20/40 or better in both eyes after treatment.
    • Treatment involved full cycloplegic correction (glasses).

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  • Accommodative esotropia was present in 6 patients but did not explain the bilateral amblyopia.

    • Implications:

    • Bilateral amblyopia should be considered in children presenting with high hyperopia.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment with standard amblyopia therapy, including refractive correction, yield favorable visual outcomes.
    • This highlights the importance of comprehensive eye exams for children with significant hyperopia.