Author Interviews, JAMA, Ophthalmology / 26.01.2015
Binocular iPad Games Effectively Treated Childhood Amblyopia
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Simone L. Li, PhD
Retina Foundation of the Southwest
Dallas, Texas
Medical Research: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Dr. Li: In a previous study, we found that binocular iPad game play significantly improved visual acuity in the amblyopic eye. The purpose of the current study was to determine the longevity of these effects and we found that the visual acuity improvements obtained with binocular iPad game play had been retained for at least 12 months after the treatment ended.
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