How Do Pediatric Ophthalmologists Manage Amblyopia?

Pediatric ophthalmologists appear to approach amblyopia management differently, according to a recent study. Investigators administered a 10-question survey to 74 pediatric ophthalmologists. Among the findings: 

• Three-fourths said they would prescribe refractive correction to 3-year-olds with untreated anisometropic amblyopia prior to initiating occlusion therapy. 
• In children with coexisting exotropia, 57% recommended refractive and occlusion therapy until significant visual improvement, then surgery.
• However, 30% would perform surgery sooner.
• 57% said they would stop occlusion therapy at ≥10 years of age. 

You can read more here.

Laplant J, Vagge A, Nelson L. Practice Patterns in the Management of Amblyopia: A Survey Study. [Published online March 16, 2018]. Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 

https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/journals/jpos/2018-3-55-2/%7B3bc1d8d4-5a03-4cd9-a5e9-8f9105350f6e%7D/practice-patterns-in-the-management-of-amblyopia-a-survey-study