Conventional patching therapy of an anisometropic amblyopia in a teenager
- Author:
Siti Nurliyana ABDULLAH
;
Mauriza HAMID
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Amblyopia;
Anisometropia;
Adolescent;
Patching
- From:
Brunei International Medical Journal
2025;21():45-48
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Amblyopia, a common cause of unilateral visual impairment, has traditionally been treated in early childhood, with treatment considered ineffective beyond the critical period of visual maturation. This case report presents an 18 -year-old male patient with anisometropic amblyopia who demonstrated significant visual improvement following a combination of optical correction and part -time occlusion therapy. Despite starting treatment after the conventional critical period, the patient experienced marked gains in visual acuity and stereopsis, challenging the notion that amblyopia patching treatment is ineffective in adolescence. This case underscores the importance of reassessing treatment timeline and considering continued therapeutic interventions beyond the traditionally accepted age limit.
