Many practitioners report marked success for older patients.
To evaluate these conflicting reports, the results from 23 published amblyopia studies were analyzed. The analysis indicates that substantial numbers of patients over age 6 were successfully treated. Conventional therapy for amblyopia. Conventional treatment involves appropriate refractive correction, occlusion of the dominant eye, and active vision therapy. The specific occlusion regimen is determined based on the patient's age, binocular status, acuity level, and performance needs.