Strabismus-related functional amblyopia in pediatric patients. Outcomes infifty patients with convergent strabismus

Authors
Iraqi, MR Amine, A Squali, HFZ
Citation
Mr. Iraqi et al., Strabismus-related functional amblyopia in pediatric patients. Outcomes infifty patients with convergent strabismus, SEM HOP PAR, 75(35-36), 1999, pp. 1325-1327
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
SEMAINE DES HOPITAUX
ISSN journal
00371777 → ACNP
Volume
75
Issue
35-36
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1325 - 1327
Database
ISI
SICI code
0037-1777(199912)75:35-36<1325:SFAIPP>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Visual acuity of both eyes was evaluated during rehabilitation therapy for convergent strabismus in 50 pediatric patients. Amblyopia was a feature in half the patients. Visual loss was substantial and worsened with age, The i mportant role of rehabilitation therapy varied with initial therapy, age, a nd amblyopia severity.