Advantages, limitations, and diagnostic accuracy of photoscreeners in early detection of amblyopia: a review

Amblyopia detection is important to ensure proper visual development and avoid permanent decrease of visual acuity. This condition does not produce symptoms, so it is difficult to diagnose if a vision problem actually exists. However, because amblyopia treatment is limited by age, early diagnosis is...

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Published in:Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) N.Z.), 2016-01, Vol.10, p.1365-1373
Main Authors: Sanchez, Irene, Ortiz-Toquero, Sara, Martin, Raul, de Juan, Victoria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accuracy
Amblyopia
Automation
Children & youth
Eye
Families & family life
Medical examination
Medical screening
Medical technology
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics
Preschool children
Review
Risk factors
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Summary:Amblyopia detection is important to ensure proper visual development and avoid permanent decrease of visual acuity. This condition does not produce symptoms, so it is difficult to diagnose if a vision problem actually exists. However, because amblyopia treatment is limited by age, early diagnosis is of paramount relevance. Traditional vision screening (conducted in
ISSN:1177-5467
1177-5483
1177-5483
DOI:10.2147/OPTH.S93714