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March 14, 2026EyeOpen Access

Are amblyopia therapy outcomes related to socioeconomic situation for children in Greater Manchester?

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LELaura EnglandCFC FullwoodJMJignasa Mehta

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Overview

Cohort study reveals amblyopia outcomes unrelated to socioeconomic factors in Greater Manchester children.

Key Points

  • This study examines the relationship between amblyopia therapy outcomes and socioeconomic status.
  • Cohort study of children with unilateral amblyopia referred for orthoptic assessment.
  • Review of orthoptic records from 2017-2018 school screenings.
  • Calculated the proportion of amblyopia deficit corrected and appointment attendance rates.
  • Out of 730 referrals, 42 cases of unilateral amblyopia were identified.
  • Median proportion of amblyopia deficit corrected was 51.0%.
  • Median attendance rate was 87.5%; 47.6% of patients attended all appointments.

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England et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4b9eb18185d8a39802163https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-026-04280-z
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