‘It’s too late’. Is it really? Considerations for amblyopia treatment in older children

In recent years, media coverage has demonstrated instances in which families of children aged 7 and older, newly diagnosed with strabismic and/or anisometropic amblyopia through community eyecare services, were told it was ‘too late’ for their child to effectively respond to conventional amblyopia treatment (occlusion or atropine penalisation). Formal guidance pertaining to binocular vision anomalies from eyecare professional bodies does not specifically make reference to a child’s age, beyond stating the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of strabismus/amblyopia. However, there have been many changes in the way we view the recovery period for amblyopia, and it is well demonstrated both within literature and clinical practice that conventional treatment can improve amblyopic eye visual acuity in children beyond the age of 7 years. The occurrence of these media described cases within the community eyecare sphere would suggest it is worthwhile revisiting the literature on the subject of amblyopia treatment in older children (aged 7+ years), to address misconceptions and place in the spotlight current considerations facing clinicians when treating newly diagnosed amblyopia within this age group. This perspective review provides an evidence-based update covering the various considerations associated with treatment of amblyopia in older children, along with recent amblyopia treatment advances that could have an impact on treatment prospects for this patient group. Considerations include the risks, benefits and efficacy of treating newly diagnosed amblyopia in older children, monitoring density of suppression to mitigate intractable diplopia risk, and recent findings regarding binocular treatments for amblyopia

How to Keep Warm and Save Fuel in Wartime

“How to keep warm and save fuel in wartime” booklet, prepared by the US Office of Price Administration - Information Department, Washington, D.C.https://spiral.lynn.edu/backman-ww2-ephemera/1008/thumbnail.jp

PLS Newsletter, v3n6, March 1993

Inside this issue:-- The Complete Middle School: NUMS Orientation-- A New Look for Unit II-- Criminal Justice in the Curriculum: A New Approach-- NU High Dessert Concert March 28-- NUHS Spring Play-- PLS Resource Program-- From The Athletic Director-- Senior Graduation Reception Planshttps://scholarworks.uni.edu/mplsnews/1083/thumbnail.jp

[Price Laboratory School] Newsletter, v10n4, December 1999-January 2000

Inside this Issue:-- Defining Quality in Education-- PTP Salutes Price Laboratory School Employees-- American Education Week November 15-19-- The 1999 NUHS Homecoming Celebration - Reincarnating an old NUHS tradition: Coronation-- Fitness Friday-- PLS Trivia-- Physical Education for Progress (PEP Act)-- Parent Advisory Council Minutes of November 2, 1999-- Minutes Educational Equity Advisory Committee (EEAC) September 13, 1999-- Minutes Educational Equity Advisory Committee (EEAC) October 11, 1999-- PLS/NUHS PTP MEETING MINUTES - November 2, 1999-- Polish Professors and Students Visit Price Lab/UNI on Exchange Program-- Announcements from John Krumbholz-- NALS Regional Midwest Conference held at PLS-- Music Eventshttps://scholarworks.uni.edu/mplsnews/1029/thumbnail.jp

PLS Newsletter, v1n8, May 1991

Inside this issue:-- Update on Price Lab School-- Unit II Studies Japan-- Update on PTP Carnival-- Elementary Class List Policy-- Secondary Announcements-- New Social Studies Materials-- France Trip-- Conflict Management Program at PLS-- Gus Macker 3 on 3 Tournament-- Teenagers Under Stresshttps://scholarworks.uni.edu/mplsnews/1097/thumbnail.jp

PLS Newsletter, v1n1, July 1990

Inside this issue:-- Dear Parents-- Office Reorganization-- Registration Days-- Special Dates to Remember-- Fall PTP Meeting and Open House-- Insurance Forms-- Emergency Cards-- Elementary News-- Materials Necessary for Each Grade Level-- Lunchroom Procedures-- Fees for 1990-91-- School Pictures-- Bus Transportation-- Secondary Newshttps://scholarworks.uni.edu/mplsnews/1104/thumbnail.jp

PLS Newsletter, v2n5, February 1992

Inside this issue:-- A Vision for the Future-- New Attendance Law-- Be a Good Fan by Displaying Excellent Sportsmanship-- How to be an All-Star Parent-- Take Charge of your Body Personal Safety Plan-- The Wizard of Oz: NUHS Spring Musical-- Travelmates-- The Northern Iowa Young Peoples Dance Theater-- Budget Crunch Hits the Yearbook Threatening Extinction in 1992-- Elementary Student Council Minutes-- Announcementshttps://scholarworks.uni.edu/mplsnews/1092/thumbnail.jp

Elementary Newsletter, v2n7, March 1, 1990

In this issue: -- The Child Abuse Law in Iowa-- PTP Carnival Raffle-- Canned Food Drive-- Class List Policy-- Young Writers Conference-- Elementary Student Council Update-- Parent/Teacher Conferences-- Johnna Kincaid Joins Faculty-- Calendar-- Student Behavior at Athletic Eventshttps://scholarworks.uni.edu/mplselenews/1005/thumbnail.jp

PLS Newsletter, v1n6, March 1991

Inside this issue:-- All Students are at Risk-- Project G.R.O.W.*-- Summer Driver Education for Secondary Students-- Iowa Children\u27s Choice Award-- Elementary General Music - Something for Everyone-- Teaching Across the Curriculum: Science - Language Arts Connection-- Spring Fling-- Elementary Student Council Minutes-- Social Studies Goals for the Year 2000-- Northern University High School Spring-Summer Sports Calendar-- Year 2000-- Discussions Involving Whole Grade Sharing with the New Hartford Community School-- From the Health Office-- PTP Carnival-- Price Lab School Travels to Vienna-- Secondary Announcementshttps://scholarworks.uni.edu/mplsnews/1099/thumbnail.jp

Price Laboratory School University of Northern Iowa Online Newsletter, v12n6, March 2002

Inside this Issue:-- From the Director-- Elementary/Middle School Announcements-- NU Receives Highest Recognition in State Speech Contest-- MATHCOUNTS takes First Place for a Second Year in a Row-- PLS Nursery/Kindergarten Wins Boxtops Competition - New Contest Starts!-- Earn Extra Points for PLS-- NU Cheerleaders Placed 2nd in State and National Competitions-- Support Services Activities: Explore and Under the Umbrella -- First Amendment Schools Project-- Elementary Music: Celebrate You and Me-- Iowa High School Speech Association Contest-- NU Booster Club - February Minutes-- NU to Perform for Iowa Bandmasters in May-- Upcoming Music Events-- Physical Education: Championship Productions-- CF Sertoma Club Essay Contest-- Fiddler on the Roof Performance-- NU French Department News-- National Russian Essay Results/Exchange Program-- Summer enrichment Opportunity-- PTP Minutes: January and February-- PTP Treasurer\u27s Reportshttps://scholarworks.uni.edu/mplsnews/1011/thumbnail.jp