Researchers are trying to determine whether interactive video game play, while wearing a patch over better-seeing eye, will improve subject reduced vision (amblyopia).
The purpose of this research is to determine whether amblyopia (reduced vision in one eye) in adults can be improved using interactive video game play. Study participation involves playing the video game Mario KartTM (provided by the study), while wearing a patch over their better-seeing eye. Participants are asked to play the game for a total of 40 hours over a one-month period. The primary outcome measure will be LogMAR visual acuity measured 1 month after initiating game play.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Subjects will place a patch over the better-seeing eye and play the video game Mario Kart Wii for a total of 40 hours over a 1 month perior
Change in visual acuity
measured using the LogMAR (Logarithm of the Minimum Angle of Resolution) chart comprised of rows of letters to estimate visual acuity
Time frame: Baseline, one month
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