American family physician
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Amblyopia is the leading cause of monocular vision loss in children. Early recognition and treatment are important to prevent vision loss. The U. ⋯ In children with moderate amblyopia, patching for two hours per day is as effective as six hours, and daily atropine is as effective as daily patching. Children younger than seven years receive the most benefit from treatment, but older children may still benefit. Amblyopia recurs in 25% of children, so continued surveillance is important.