NIH-supported project expands access to care for children with amblyopia - Takeaways - MDSpire

NIH-supported project expands access to care for children with amblyopia

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The NIH has launched an open-access tool to manage pediatric amblyopia, enhancing care accessibility amid a shortage of specialists.
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Amblyopia affects 3 of every 100 children in the U.S. and is the leading cause of preventable monocular vision loss.
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The Amblyopia Navigator Decision-Support Instrument (ANDI) provides individualized treatment advice for clinicians.
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ANDI assists in diagnosing amblyopia and guides treatment options, including glasses, patching, and digital therapies.
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Developed by PEDIG, ANDI is based on evidence from 147 studies and aims to minimize gaps in pediatric eye care access.