Abstract
Two cases of eccentric fixation in the presence of strabismic
and anisometropic amblyopia are presented, both of which
failed to respond to therapeutic efforts. A brief account
of past and present treatment modalities used in the
management of eccentric fixation is provided, including
a discussion as to the limitations and efficacy of each.
Analysis of the literature reveals that regardless of the
treatment method employed, a population of ?incurable?
patients exist who fail to improve despite treatment efforts.
Treatment outcome is dependent upon a multitude of
factors and the potential reasons as to why this sub-group
of patients with eccentric fixation fail to show improvement
are discussed. This paper serves to highlight the challenges
that such cases pose to the treating eye care practitioner
and encourages the need for further research in this area;
an area where little is known even today.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 24 - 28 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Australian Orthoptic Journal |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |