4 Topic Commentaries

Technology Focus: Digital Tool for Amblyopia Care

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  Allison Summers, O.D.

  Optometry

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  Oregon Health & Science University

  “This online tool quickly distills the relevant literature into individualized treatment advice for busy clinicians anywhere with internet access. Those without internet access can utilize the article figures as clinical reference sheets,”

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  Stacy L. Pineles, M.D.

  Ophthalmology

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  Jules Stein Institute at the University of California

  “We hope that this tool can be leveraged to minimize gaps in access to pediatric ophthalmic care,”

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  Eileen Birch, Ph.D.

  Pediatric Vision Science

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  Retina Foundation of the Southwest

  “Vision loss from amblyopia is entirely preventable if diagnosed and treated early. Having a reliable screening strategy is one of the most important things we can do to prevent vision loss from the disorder,”

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  David Hunter, M.D., Ph.D.

  Ophthalmology

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  Boston Children's Hospital

  “Initially, eye charts were all that was available for vision screening. That strategy worked well for six-to-seven-year-olds, and some five-year-olds. But it detects amblyopia too late to fully treat,”

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