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Volume 9 J Clin Exp Ophthalmol, an open access journal
ISSN: 2155-9570 Ophthalmology Summit 2018
February 26-27, 2018
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February 26-27, 2018 | Berlin, Germany
19th Global Ophthalmology Summit
Marta Motllo Caelles, J Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2018, Volume 9
DOI: 10.4172/2155-9570-C1-078
Amblyopia treatment without occlusion: A vision therapy program using artificial intelligence-
customized software
Statement of the Problem: Amblyopia is the partial loss of vision in one or both eyes caused by conditions that affect the normal
development of visual function. The most frequent conditions causing amblyopia include strabismus and anisometropia, among
others. Current treatments strategies range from visual therapy with patching and optical correction to surgery.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: We have used an innovative and integrative visual therapy method named Brain
VT, which allows the patient to work several tasks, including anti suppression, ocular movements, fixations (form periphery to
centre), accommodation, spatial localization, Vestibular reflex, body posture and basic cognitive skills. The program provides
a wide variety of visual stimulus for different conditions, ordered according to the subject’s level of maturation. The artificial
intelligence algorithm proceeds automatically according to the patient’s responses. Size, shape, colour, number and timing of
stimulus presentation and response are all customized to the patient’s needs, and there are many levels according to task difficulty,
making ceiling and floor effects unlikely.
Findings: Although studies are still in an early phase and therefore there is a lack of scientific evidence, preliminary clinical results
are encouraging.
Conclusion & Significance: Practitioners are advised to take advantage of emerging digital technologies in order to improve the
quantity and quality of vision of their patients, particularly in amblyopia.
Recent Publications
1. Clarke M P (2010) Review of amblyopia treatment: Are we overtreating children with amblyopia? Br. Ir. Orthopt. 7: 3–7.
2. Maconachie D E and Gottlob I (2015) The challenges of amblyopia treatment. Biomed J. 38(6): 510-516.
3. Hess R F and Thompson B (2015) Amblyopia and the binocular approach to its therapy. Vis. Research 114:4-16.
4. EatonNC, SheehanHMandQuinlan EM(2016) Optimization of visual training for full recovery from severe amblyopia
in adults. Learn Mem. 23(2): 99-103.
Biography
Enric Bach Cuadra has expertise in visual function evaluation and performance enhancement. He has passion in applying new digital techniques for improving visual-
cognitive abilities. He has a Master’s degree in Optometry and Vision Therapy and Specialization in Geriatric and Pediatric Optometry from “Centro de Especialización
Optométrica” (Madrid, Spain). He holds a Bachelor’s in Optics and Optometry (Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Terrassa, Spain. He is a Technical Director of TOT
VISIO (Integrative Vision Therapy Clinic). He is a Speaker in national and international congresses.
Enric Bach Cuadra
Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain