Video games could replace eye patches for lazy eye
NCT ID NCT03288948
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether playing special binocular games on a tablet for one hour a day, five days a week, can improve vision in children aged 4 to 10 with amblyopia (lazy eye). The games show high-contrast images to the weaker eye and low-contrast images to the stronger eye, training the brain to use both eyes together. Researchers will measure changes in visual acuity, depth perception, and suppression over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
binocular games on a tablet
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a fun, non-invasive alternative to patching for treating lazy eye in children.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The treatment requires daily commitment, and vision improvement may be modest or temporary.
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Retina Foundation of the Southwest
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75231, United States
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