Method and apparatus for treatment of amblyopia
OwnerJohn M. Guerreroinventor
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Abstract
A method of improving vision in an amblyopic eye is described in which vision in the dominant eye is reversibly disrupted. The technique promotes improvement of visual acuity in the weaker eye. The disclosed method is particularly suitable for treatment of adult amblyopia. The method also includes several devices suitable for use in the described treatments.
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A method for improving vision in an amblyopic eye, comprising denervating the dominant eye of a subject for a period of time sufficient to allow improvement of visual acuity in the amblyopic eye.
A kit for use in treating amblyopia comprising a drug delivery system, a denervating drug and instructions for use.
A system for treating amblyopia in a subject comprising a drug delivery pump connectable to an insertable canula, a programmable microprocessor integrated with the delivery pump and a reservoir to contain said drug.
A method of treating amblyopia in a subject comprising denervating a subject's dominant eye with an electrical stimulator.
A method of treating amblyopia in a human, comprising delivering a denervating drug to a dominant eye optic nerve, monitoring visual acuity in the amblyopic eye, and reversing denervation upon achieving a selected degree of visual acuity in a corresponding amblyopic eye.
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