The role of feedback in amblyopia treatment – a multi-centre randomised control trial
This study shows for the first time that patching and glasses adherence can be monitored and fed back to patients and their carers. While we found no additional influence of feedback on adherence, we observed that when children and their guardians were aware of active monitoring and frequently seen, we observed high and sustained levels of adherence. The significant correlations to visual outcomes further highlight the importance of early treatment in amblyopia.
Authors
- Julie Kempton
- Mansha Seewoodharry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7005-1696)
- Alison Bruce (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6028-6587)
- Michael Hisaund
- Ravi Purohit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9727-5275)
- Seema Teli
- Irène Gottlob (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3217-493X)
- Viral Sheth
- Ashleigh Mellors
- Lucy Mallory
- Shegufta Farooq
- Frank A. Proudlock
- Rebecca J. McLean
- Gail D.E. Maconachie
Institutions
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (GB)
- Ulverscroft (United Kingdom) (GB)
- Cooper University Health Care (US)
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Sheffield (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Eye
- Published
- 2026-03-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-026-04383-7
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Sight Research UK
- Ulverscroft Foundation