Amblyopia is an impairment in spatial vision caused by asymmetry in the quality of visual input across the two eyes during childhood. It is difficult to treat in adulthood because the visual system becomes less "plastic" (able to learn) with age. The purpose of this study is to determine whether five to ten days of visual deprivation--living in complete darkness--can enhance plasticity in the visual cortex and thereby facilitate the learning that is needed to recover visual function in amblyopic adults.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change from baseline in Backus Lab Stereoacuity Assessment
Timeframe: Twice during the two weeks before sequestration to establish baseline, and again after sequestration: twice weekly for 2 weeks, then weekly for 2 weeks, then 2 times during the next month, monthly for 4 months, and then once every two months for 6 months
Change from baseline in contrast sensitivity function of amblyopic eye, fellow eye, and both eyes together, using the Sentio (R) CSF measurement device
Timeframe: Twice during the two weeks before sequestration to establish baseline, and again after sequestration: twice weekly for 2 weeks, then weekly for 2 weeks, then 2 times during the next month, monthly for 4 months, and then once every two months for 6 months
Change from baseline in acuity as measured using M&S Technologies automated ETDRS acuity test
Timeframe: Three times during the 2 months before sequestration to establish baseline, and again after sequestration: once a week for 2 weeks, then once a month for 2 months, then once every 3 months until study completion (at approximately 1 year)