Amblyopia

Objectives Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of amblyopia and should be able to

  • List and define the classes of Amblyopia including
    • Strabismic Amblyopia
    • Anisometropic Amlyopia
    • Ametropic Amblyopia
    • Deprivation Amblyopia
  • Describe the diagnostic techniques for Amblyopia including
    • History and Characteristics of the Presenting Complaint
    • Assessment of Near and Distance Visual Acuity
  • Describe the indication, techniques and complications for treatments for amblyopia including
    • Cataract Removal
    • Refractive Correction
    • Occlusion and Optical Degradation

Reading Assignment Please read Chapter 5 Amblyopia and Chapter 6 Diagnostic Techniques for Strabismus and Amblyopia in the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus section of the BCSC