Bilateral amblyopia occurring in aphakic West Indians.
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Treating Amblyopia in Aphakic and Pseudophakic Children
Introduction Amblyopia is the leading cause of reduced vision in children following cataract surgery. It may develop as a consequence of visual deprivation, anisometropia, or strabismus. Methods: Animal studies as well as clinical series were reviewed focusing on the pathophysiology and treatment of aphakic and pseudophakic amblyopia. Results: Excellent visual outcomes have been reported in chi...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 1967
ISSN: 0007-1161
DOI: 10.1136/bjo.51.5.343