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1
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What are the 4 reasons why taking acuity in an amblyopic patient is difficult?

A
  1. Sensitivity to contour interactions
  2. Abnormal spatial distortion
  3. Unsteady fixation
  4. Poor tracking
2
Q

What are the advantages of an ETDRS chart?

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  1. Standardized crowding
  2. Equal number of letters per line
  3. More intervals of acuity
3
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What are the benefits of using interferometry on an amblyopic patient?

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  1. Bypasses optics of eye

2. Bypasses sensory and motor deficits that decrease acuity