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Institute looks for participants for new amblyopia research
Institute looks for participants for new amblyopia research
14 November 2005
The Institute of Optometry is starting a new research study into the treatment of amblyopia, using the computerised IPS treatment developed by Ronald Mallett and Andrew Field. The research is a randomised placebo-controlled trial of the treatment of amblyopia by active visual stimulation.
Inclusion criteria:
- Strabismic or anisometropic amblyopia of at least 1DS or 2DC
- Unilateral amblyopia (VA between 6/9 and 6/36 inclusive)
- Good eye visual acuity: 6/6 or better
- Age: 10 – 60 years old
- Ocular health normal
Patients will be asked to make about 3-4 visits to the Institute and need to have access to a personal computer for the treatments. Please could any practitioners who would like to refer suitable and interested patients e-mail
bruce.evans@virgin.net or write to:
Jewlsy Mathews
Institute of Optometry
56-62 Newington Causeway
London
SE1 6DS