Video game training for the treatment of Amblyopia
EyeTrain provides cutting-edge technology to treat amblyopia and reduce the need for patching. Recent studies have demonstrated that dichoptic viewing of video games has been successful in treating amblyopia. EyeTrain is the only plug-and-play system providing eye doctors with an in-office tool for treating amblyopia. EyeTrain is fun for patients and is designed for doctors who want to provide cutting edge technology.
What is Amblyopia
Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, affects up to 5% of the population and is the most common cause of partial monocular (one eye) vision loss.
Lazy eye is an early childhood condition where the connections from the eye to the brain do not develop normally. When we are born the connections from the eye to the brain are not completely developed. If there is a clear image on the retina, then the nerve fiber connections to the brain will strengthen and develop. If there is not a clear image on the retina then the connections do not develop and this results in poor vision.
