Does refractive error type affect amblyopia recovery? Evidence from a sample of Moroccan children

Abstract

Refractive error type significantly influences visual outcomes in children with anisometropic amblyopia after 16 weeks of occlusion therapy. Myopic anisometropia is associated with better final visual acuity at the 16-week follow-up, whereas hyperopic anisometropia demonstrates comparatively poorer visual outcomes. These results suggest that refractive error type should be considered a key prognostic factor when individualizing amblyopia management strategie.