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ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Reconnecting Anisometropic Amblyopic Eyes to the Cortex: VEP-Based Auditory Biofeedback.

Iulia-Andrada Nemeș-Drăgan, Alexandru Țîpcu, Mădălina Claudia Hapca, Raluca Pașcalău, Simona-Delia Nicoară

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Iulia-Andrada Nemeș-DrăganDepartment of Ophthalmology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7765-7161
Alexandru ȚîpcuDepartment of Radiotherapy, "Ion Chiricuță" Institute of Oncology, 34-36 Republicii Str., 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0009-0009-0307-7111
Mădălina Claudia HapcaDepartment of Ophthalmology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Raluca PașcalăuOphthalmology Clinic, Emergency County Hospital, 3-5 Clinicilor Str., 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7059-6896
Simona-Delia NicoarăDepartment of Ophthalmology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7886-2044

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a visual rehabilitation method for anisometropic amblyopia that uses visual evoked potential (VEP) parameters and sound biofeedback to increase objectiveness.

designan observational, case-controlled trial.

settingOphthalmology Clinic, Emergency County Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

participantsSixteen subjects with amblyopic anisometropia, aged 15-57, and sixteen controls, aged 24-33, were included.

interventionsSubjects were divided into two groups. The control group, composed of normal-vision subjects, and the amblyopic group received 10 training sessions. The rehabilitation program lasted 10 min, took place twice a week, and ran over five consecutive weeks. During each session, the subjects were asked to fixate on a target on the computer screen and were instructed to keep the fixation and maintain the sound of the biofeedback at high frequency. MAIN MEASURES: The study assessed the main visual parameters at baseline, after 10 sessions, and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment. Performance was evaluated by measuring visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and reading velocity (words/minute).

resultsIn the experimental group, mean BCVA improved with two rows, which means an improvement in the LogMARLogMAR scale with an average of nine letters. These values tended to be maintained over time. Both groups showed better reading velocities after training, but this parameter has undergone large variability during follow-ups. Contrast sensitivity was also improved and stable.

conclusionsVisual rehabilitation with the Retimax Vision Trainer can improve visual performance in patients with amblyopia after the critical period, an improvement that is maintained in most cases for at least one year after treatment.

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amblyopiaanisometropiavisual rehabilitation

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PMID39272646
PMCPMC11394204

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