UC Berkeley

Our eyes move constantly to search for and inspect objects of interest, to track moving objects, to read along a line of text and to prevent image fading. However, persons with amblyopia (PWA), in addition to a broad array of visual deficits, have abnormal eye movements. This review briefly describes the types of eye movements deficits in persons with amblyopia and how they are measured. We then go on to discuss what is known about how abnormal eye movements in persons with amblyopia affect their vision. Finally, we ask whether the abnormal eye movements are amenable to amblyopia treatment and whether they can be used to diagnose/classify amblyopia.