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In today’s world, virtual reality is universally applicable to all ages, and pediatric ophthalmology is no exception.
The most traditional treatment for amblyopia is optical correction with glasses and patching. However, patching therapy is one of the most noncompliant treatments in pediatric ophthalmology. If I had a dollar for every patient who did not comply with their patching treatment, I would have retired a long time ago.
Luminopia, a VR headset, is FDA approved to treat children with amblyopia from ages 4