Effect of Amblyopia on Self-Esteem in Children
@article{Webber2008EffectOA, title={Effect of Amblyopia on Self-Esteem in Children}, author={Ann L Webber and Joanne M. Wood and Glen A. Gole and Brian Brown}, journal={Optometry and Vision Science}, year={2008}, volume={85}, pages={1074-1081} }
Purpose. In an investigation of the psychosocial impact of amblyopia on children, the perceived self-esteem of children who had been treated for amblyopia was compared with that of age-matched controls. The influence of amblyopia condition or treatment factors that may impact self-perception scores was also explored. Methods. Children with a history of treatment for amblyopia (n = 47; age 9.2 ± 1.3 years) and age-matched controls (n = 52; age 9.4 ± 0.5 years) completed a standardized age…
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