Patch one eye by itself or together with glasses
Part of Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests whether children with amblyopia (lazy eye) should start patching one eye after glasses first, or start patching at the same time as glasses. The goal is to find the best approach to improve vision.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 3 to under 13 years old
- Your child has “lazy eye” caused by a difference in eye focusing and/or eye turning (strabismus)
- They have not had any amblyopia treatment before (no patching or similar treatments; at most 24 hours of glasses wear)
- A recent eye exam shows they qualify for glasses and their vision matches study ranges (one eye is weaker, the other is near normal for their age)
- A parent or caregiver can understand the study and agree to randomization (not choosing the exact treatment group)
- You can use a phone for study calls, and you don’t expect to move away from the study area within about a year
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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