Childrens Mercy - Kansas City

Amblyopia is by far the most common cause of unilateral vision loss in children, affecting 2 to 4 percent of the population. Screening for amblyopia is an important component of well-child pediatric care. Join Children’s Mercy pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Atkinson and Transformational Pediatrics, as we discuss the three generally-recognized types of amblyopia, available screening techniques, and treatments of the disease.