Amblyopia and Visual Acuity Quiz
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What condition can cause amblyopia if left uncorrected?

  • Myopia
  • Presbyopia
  • Hyperopia
  • Astigmatism greater than 1 diopter (correct)

Which of the following statements about amblyopia is true?

  • Amblyopia is commonly caused by uncorrected hyperopia.
  • Amblyopia can be bilateral. (correct)
  • Amblyopia can only be unilateral.
  • Amblyopia results from an organic lesion.

In the diagnosis of amblyopia, what indicates a significant difference in visual acuity?

  • A difference of one Snellen line
  • A difference of two Snellen lines or more in best corrected visual acuity (correct)
  • A difference of three Snellen lines
  • A difference of less than one Snellen line

Which factor does NOT contribute to the development of amblyopia?

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What is the primary cause of amplyopia in young children?

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What does high visual acuity indicate?

<p>Presence of more than one visual line (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of amblyopia, how does visual acuity typically differ when reading single letters versus letters in a row?

<p>Better with single letters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding visual acuity in amblyopia?

<p>It is usually better with isolated letters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by the inability to improve visual acuity despite correction?

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Which factor does NOT contribute to the measurement of visual acuity?

<p>Number of letters on the line (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual duration of the sensitive period for improving vision in an amblyopic eye?

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What is considered the most effective method for treating amblyopia?

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In cases of asymmetric amblyopia, how does the sensitive period differ compared to symmetric amblyopia?

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What is the primary goal of occluding the normal eye in the treatment of amblyopia?

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Which of the following factors is crucial for optimizing treatment of amblyopia?

<p>Starting treatment before the age of 7 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is the visual acuity of an amblyopic eye most likely to improve?

<p>During the sensitive period up to 7–8 years in strabismic amblyopia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before starting treatment for amblyopia?

<p>Conduct a thorough examination of the fundi to check for organic diseases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the phenomenon of crowding?

<p>It is a phenomenon more marked in amblyopes than in normal individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may indicate a trial of patching in a patient with amblyopia?

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For anisometropic amblyopia, how long can the sensitive period extend for improving acuity?

<p>Into the teens if good binocular function is present (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor determines whether the treatment regimen is fulltime or part-time?

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What is the most effective treatment for amblyopia according to the information?

<p>Covering the normal eye (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the age of the patient and the improvement of amblyopia?

<p>Younger patients show a more rapid improvement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What risk increases with younger patients undergoing treatment for amblyopia?

<p>Risk of inducing amblyopia in the normal eye (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the treatment of amblyopia?

<p>All patients respond to treatment at the same rate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of weekend installation for children going to school?

<p>It may cause fewer psychological issues. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of therapies involving video games?

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What is one of the key advantages of using video games in therapy?

<p>They help in avoiding dissociation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the promise of video game therapies?

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How does weekend installation compare to patching in terms of social effects?

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Flashcards

Amblyopia

A condition that affects visual acuity, often in one eye, resulting in blurry vision even with correction.

Visual Acuity (VA)

A measurement of how well you can see, usually tested using a Snellen eye chart.

VA in Amblyopia

In amblyopia, VA is often better when reading individual letters compared to a row of letters.

Snellen Eye Chart

A type of eye chart used to test vision.

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Lines on Snellen Chart with Amblyopia

Amblyopia often involves at least two or more lines on the Snellen eye chart being missed due to reduced vision.

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Unilateral Amblyopia

A condition affecting vision in one eye, while the other eye is unaffected, also known as "lazy eye".

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Bilateral Amblyopia

A condition affecting vision in both eyes, involving both eyes being affected with blurry vision.

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Accommodation

The ability of the eye to focus clearly at different distances, and the process of focusing on near objects.

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Astigmatism

A refractive error where light doesn't focus correctly on the retina, leading to blurry vision in one direction.

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Crowding Phenomenon

The "crowding" phenomenon describes a situation where the clarity of a letter is hindered by surrounding letters, particularly in amblyopia. This effect is more pronounced in patients with amblyopia than in those with normal vision.

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Fundus Examination for Amblyopia

Before treating amblyopia, it's crucial to examine the back of the eye (fundus) for any identifiable physical eye disorders. This helps rule out underlying organic diseases that might be affecting vision.

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Patching for Amblyopia

Patching is a common treatment for amblyopia where the stronger eye is covered, forcing the weaker eye to work harder. This can be used even if there's an underlying organic disease, but it's important to rule out any other vision-affecting conditions.

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Sensitive period for amblyopia treatment

The ideal time to improve the vision of an amblyopic eye is during childhood. For strabismic amblyopia, this period lasts up to 7-8 years. Anisometropic amblyopia offers a longer window, extending into the teen years, especially if good binocular vision is present.

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Weekend Vaccinations

Weekend vaccinations are sufficient, especially for school-going children.

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Video Game Therapies

Treatments using video games have high patient compliance, reduce dissociation, and improve binocular vision.

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High Compliance in Video Game Therapies

Patients are more likely to follow through with video game therapies compared to traditional methods.

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Avoiding Dissociation in Video Game Therapies

Video game therapies help prevent patients from disconnecting from reality during treatment.

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Optimizing Binocularity in Video Game Therapies

Video game therapies can enhance the ability to see with both eyes simultaneously.

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Critical Period for Amblyopia

The time window during which vision in a lazy eye can improve. For most (symmetrical) cases, this window closes within 7-8 years.

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Asymmetric Amblyopia

A type of lazy eye where the difference in vision between the two eyes is significant.

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Symmetric Amblyopia

A type of lazy eye where the difference in vision between the two eyes is not significant.

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Occlusion for Amblyopia

A treatment for amblyopia where the better eye is covered to force the amblyopic eye to work harder. This encourages development of the weaker eye’s visual pathways.

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Amblyopic Eye

The eye that is affected by amblyopia and has weaker vision.

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Treatment regimen for amblyopia

Amblyopia treatment varies depending on the patient's age and the severity of the condition.

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Risks of amblyopia treatment in younger patients

The younger the patient is, the faster they may improve, but also the higher the risk of developing amblyopia in the healthy eye.

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How patching works for amblyopia

Covering the healthy eye forces the amblyopic eye to work harder, leading to better visual development.

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Most effective amblyopia treatment

Covering the healthy eye to force the amblyopic eye to work harder is the most effective treatment.

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Amblyopia treatment basics

Amblyopia treatment involves covering the healthy eye to encourage the amblyopic eye to work harder.

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Study Notes

Strabismus and Amblyopia

  • Strabismus is a condition where the eyes do not look in the same direction.
  • Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a decrease in vision in one eye that is caused by vision deprivation or abnormal binocular interaction. It can be unilateral (in one eye) or rarely bilateral (in both eyes).
  • Corrected visual acuity is decreased, there is no identifiable pathology of the eye or visual pathway.

Classification of Amblyopia

  • Strabismic amblyopia: Results from continued monocular suppression of the deviating eye due to abnormal binocular interaction.
  • Anisometropic amblyopia: Caused by a difference in refractive error between the eyes (as little as 1 diopter). The eye with more refraction error receives a blurry image. Frequently associated with microstrabismus and may co-exist with strabismic amblyopia.
  • Stimulus deprivation amblyopia: Results from vision deprivation. Can be unilateral or bilateral. Usually caused by opacities in the media (e.g., cataract) or ptosis (drooping eyelid) that covers the pupil.

Bilateral Ametropic Amblyopia

  • Results from high symmetrical refractive errors, usually hypermetropia (long-sightedness).

Meridional Amblyopia

  • Results from image blur in one meridian.
  • Can be unilateral or bilateral.
  • Caused by uncorrected astigmatism (usually >1 diopter) persisting beyond the period of emmetropization during early childhood.

Diagnosis

  • In the absence of an organic lesion, a difference in best-corrected visual acuity (VA) suggests amblyopia.

Signs and Symptoms of Amblyopia

  • VA of two or more Snellen lines is indicative of amblyopia.
  • In amblyopia, single letters are usually better read than letters in a row (crowding). This phenomenon is more marked in amblyopes compared to normal individuals.

Treatment

  • Fundus examination is crucial to rule out any organic disease before starting amblyopia treatment.
  • Occlusion (patching) of the normal eye is the most effective method to encourage the use of the amblyopic eye.
  • Treatment regimen (full or part-time) depends on the age of the patient and the severity of amblyopia.
  • The younger the patient, the more rapid the possible improvement but higher the risk of inducing amblyopia in the normal eye. Therefore, monitoring visual acuity regularly is crucial.
  • Shorter duration of treatments is needed if the start-VA is better.
  • No improvement after 6 months of effective occlusion suggests further treatment is unlikely to be useful.

Alternative Method: Penalization

  • Blurs the vision of the normal eye with atropine.
  • More effective for mild-moderate amblyopia (6/24 or better).
  • Especially useful when amblyopia is due to anisometropic hypermetropia (uneven long-sight).
  • Patch occlusion is more likely to produce faster results than atropine.

Penalization Advantages

  • Difficult to resist even when children object
  • Creates less psychosocial issues compared to patching, especially for school-going children.

New Technologies

  • Therapies involving video games are characterized by higher compliance, avoiding dissociation, and optimizing binocularity.

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Test your knowledge on amblyopia, its causes, and the factors affecting visual acuity. This quiz covers key concepts related to the diagnosis, treatment, and characteristics of amblyopia. Perfect for students and professionals interested in eye health and vision science.

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