Decrease in Returning Pediatric Amblyopia Patients and Potential Impact on Visual Outcomes

Authors

• Earnest S. Kim, George Fox UniversityFollow
• Leah G. Reznick, Oregon Health & Science University
• Kellyn N. Bellsmith, Oregon Health & Science University
• Tosha Zaback, Oregon Health & Science University
• Abigail Lucero, Oregon Health & Science University
• Christa J. Prentiss, Oregon Health & Science University
• Michelle Hribar, Oregon Health & Science University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2022

Abstract

Prompt treatment of amblyopia, the leading cause of vision loss in children, is imperative for preserving vision. One of the primary barriers to successful amblyopia treatment is failure to follow up. Previous research has identified socioeconomic status as a significant risk factor for predicting whether patients are lost to follow up after the initial visit (23% of patients). In this retrospective study, we investigate patient follow up for their prescribed appointments and the potential impact on visual outcomes.

Comments

Originally published in Earnest Kim, Leah G Reznick, Kellyn N Bellsmith, Tosha Zaback, Abigail Lucero, Christa J Prentiss, Michelle Hribar; Decrease in Returning Pediatric Amblyopia Patients and Potential Impact on Visual Outcomes. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2022;63(7):1240 – A0348.

Published under a Creative Common License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0

Recommended Citation

Kim, Earnest S.; Reznick, Leah G.; Bellsmith, Kellyn N.; Zaback, Tosha; Lucero, Abigail; Prentiss, Christa J.; and Hribar, Michelle, "Decrease in Returning Pediatric Amblyopia Patients and Potential Impact on Visual Outcomes" (2022). Faculty Publications - Psychology Department. 95.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/psyc_fac/95