Video Games May Be Helpful in Treating 'Lazy Eye' in Adults

Optometry and Vision Science
Official Journal of the American Academy of Optometry
 Aside from myopia, amblyopia is the most frequent cause of vision loss in infants and young children and has, in the past, generally been considered untreatable after about age 9 years. So, although amblyopia can often be reversed when treated early, conventional treatment is generally not undertaken in older children and adults. ... perceptual learning, particularly using active video game play, provide evidence for brain plasticity and accompanying treatment success in adults with amblyopia. Read Full Article...http://www.wolterskluwerhealth.com/News/Pages/Video-Games-May-Be-Helpful-in-Treating-%27Lazy-Eye%27-in-Adults.aspx?WT.mc_id=EMxj00x20120625xL6

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