A Study to Evaluate Using Interactive Video Games in Treating Adults with Amblyopia

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to establish whether or not interactive video game play provides a means of treating amblyopia in adults.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged >17 years old.
  • Refraction within past year and wearing updated glasses or contact lenses.
  • Diagnosis of strabismic, anisometropic or combined amblyopia (> 2 lines inter-ocular difference).
  • Stable visual acuity as defined as <1 LogMAR change over 2 visits 8 weeks apart, or wearing glasses for at least 16 weeks.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Monovision and unwilling to wear corrective glasses.
  • Allergy to adhesive bandages.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Erick Bothun, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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