May 8, 2026 · American journal of ophthalmology · DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2026.04.029

Have Deprivation Amblyopia Outcomes Improved for Infants with Unilateral Cataracts?

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The authors investigate whether treatment outcomes for monocular deprivation amblyopia due to congenital cataracts have improved over the past few decades. Their study, which included 80 children, found that visual acuity outcomes remain disappointing, with no significant differences in corrected distance visual acuity across three time periods. Additionally, a high prevalence of strabismus and the need for multiple subsequent surgeries highlight ongoing challenges in managing this condition.

William C Carter, R Lawrence Tychsen

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