Amblyopia Health Article

BOOKS

Barber, Anne. Infant and Toddler Strabismus and Amblyopia, Vol. 41, No. 2: Behavioral Aspects of Vision Care. Santa Ana, CA: Optometric Extension Program Foundation, 2000.

Fielder, Alistair, et al. Amblyopia: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Kent, UK: Elsevier—Health Sciences Division, 2002.

Pratt-Johnson, John A., et al. Management of Strabismus and Amblyopia: A Practical Guide. New York: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2000.

PERIODICALS

Dutton, Gordon N., and Marie Cleary. "Should We Be Screening for and Treating Amblyopia? Evidence Shows Some Benefit." British Medical Journal 327, no. 7426 (November 29, 2003): 1242–44.

Finn, Robert. "Less Patching Fine for Amblyopia in Young Children: Two Studies." Family Practice News 34, no. 9 (May 1, 2004): 70–71.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. PO Box 193832, San Francisco, CA 94119–3832. Web site: <www.aapos.org>.

National Eye Institute. 31 Center Drive MSC 2510, Bethesda, MD 20892–2510. Web site: <www.nei.nih.gov>.

Prevent Blindness America. 500 E. Remington Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Web site: <www.preventblindness.org>.

WEB SITES

"Amblyopia." National Eye Institute, June 2004. Available online at <www.nei.nih.gov/health/amblyopia> (October 16, 2004).

Deanna M. Swartout-Corbeil, RN Lorraine Steefel, RN