Study of Eyes and Attention Deficit (SEAD)

Ohio State University75 enrolled

Overview

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered to be one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in children. It affects between 4% and 12% of young children. A relationship between convergence insufficiency (eye teaming) and ADHD has been shown. However, the effect of ADHD medications on focusing and eye teaming has not been previously investigated. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the effect of ADHD medication on focusing and eye teaming skills.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

ADHD Convergence Insufficiency Accommodative Insufficiency

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 7 YearsMax age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Best corrected visual acuity of 20/25 in both eyes at distance and near; * Willingness to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct refractive error, if necessary; * 500" random dot stereopsis Exclusion Criteria: * Amblyopia (lazy eye); * Eye disease

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