Use of low vision devices (magnifying lenses) to improve compliance in children on occlusion treatment for lazy eye

Role of Low vision devices (LVD) to improve compliance with occlusion therapy in children with amblyopia - LOW VISION DEVICE IN AMBLYOPIA

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/02/017596

Enrollment

Registered

2019-02-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: H545- Low vision, one eye

Interventions

Intervention1: Low vision devices: For children with moderate or low compliance to occlusion Control Intervention1: Only counselling: For all amblyopics initially started on occlusion and children wit

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children 5 to 18 years with unilateral amblyopia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children who are unable to handle low vision aids Children unable to come for 1 and 6 months follow up

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement in compliance with occlusion therapy using LVDTimepoint: Upto six months after good compliance is acheived	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement in occlusion therapy for amblyopia in children with counseling alone. Improvement in visual acuity in the amblyopic eye . Timepoint: Upto six months after good compliance is acheived	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSanta Christina P

Christian Medical College, Vellore.

deeparebeccajohn@gmail.com9952386967

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026