IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Mayank Kumar Srivastava; Dr.B.K.Singh; Dr. Shesh Kumar Mishra

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

ROLE OF REFRACTIVE CORRECTION IN AMBLYOPIA MANAGEMENT IN ADOLESCENT AGE GROUP

Mayank Kumar Srivastava, Dr. B. K. Singh, Dr. Shesh Kumar Mishra

Abstract :

Aims/purpose : To evaluate the efficacy of appropriate refractive correction only in amblyopia management in adolescent age group. Methods : Total 42 patients who met inclusion criteria were evaluated for study. 4 patients were lost to follow up. Remaining 38 patients were followed for 20 weeks. None of the children had undergone a previous ocular examination, had ever worn spectacles, received occlusion therapy, or had undergone strabismus surgery. Results : After 20 weeks follow up 2 line improvements in visual acuity from baseline was present in 60.52% of patients. Vision was assessed on snellen’s chart by same person under similar physical conditions. Anterior segment examination, Direct and Idirect ophthalmoscopy was done to rule out any organic cause. Patients were subjected under full refractive correction for 20 weeks. Conclusion : Refractive correction alone is a powerful amblyopia treatment modality even in adolescents. Children with anisometropic amblyopia and in some cases of other moderate amblyopia, refractive correction may be the only treatment needed for a successful and final visual outcome