Optical Treatment in Refractive Amblyopia
Keywords:
refractive adaptation, amblyopia, visual acuityAbstract
Amblyopia has been conceptualized in different ways over the years. Most authors define it as a reduction in best-corrected visual acuity resulting from abnormal processing of visual images early in life that is not attributable to structural abnormalities of the eye or visual pathway. A review was made on the optical treatment or refractive adaptation in refractive amblyopia, as well as the different factors that may interfere in the success of this treatment. A search was carried out in electronic databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, INFOMED, EBSCO, SCIELO and clinical trials and texts of the specialty. Until 2002 this therapy was one of the options for these patients and was always indicated in association with patch treatment or penalties. Nowadays it is the first therapeutic option for amblyopic patients.
