New Wave of Research in Amblyopia

Abstract

Amblyopia is one of the leading causes of unilateral or bilateral visual impairment in children. The experiences of clinicians have been confirmed by basic researchers, changes, and evidence found by basic researchers has been used by clinicians. The mechanism of visual development is being investigated intensively. In particular, the basic science of amblyopia has been remarkable development in the last decade. The classic knowledge of amblyopia may be reconsidered in some aspects. In this article, I summarize the clinical and basic studies of amblyopia.