Occlu-Tab
Occlu-Tab is a Modified electronic tablet with an App Developed and Manufactured in Japan by Yaguchi Electric Corp. where in the Amblyopia also known as Lazy Eye affected child wears a Polarized glasses with one eye Occluded with the glass itself, but the child feels that he is viewing from both the eyes and play eight different games with the Tangible cube on the tablet for 30 to 45 mins on alternate days for approximately 7 to 8 weeks to get certain lines of correction in the vision. This is a Clinic / Home based vision therapy which must be done in the guidance of a therapist or parents/guardian at home.
By playing games on the Tablet with the tangible cube we make child to improve hand and eye co-ordination with the affected Lazy eye. The idea behind this digital treatment is that it trains the brain to perceive the suppressed inputs from the lazy eye and eventually leads to a balanced unanimous binocular vision.
AMBLYOPIA IN KIDS
About 3% of children globally are affected by lazy eyes. In fact, many children with amblyopia may have many underlying binocular vision impairment and learning disabilities.
Overview
Lazy eye or Amblyopia in kids is a neuro-developmental disorder that typically manifests before the age of 8.
The child experiences reduced vision in one or both of the eyes as binocular vision is hindered. As a result, he develops lazy eye that cannot be corrected only with spectacle lenses. About 3% of children globally are affected by lazy eyes. In fact, many children who are labelled as having learning disabilities have underlying binocular vision impairment. They have difficulty comprehending, copying from the board or screen, and slow eye-to-hand coordination. Detecting and solving the underlying problem is the only way to improve their academic performance.
What causes Amblyopia in kids?
The human brain interprets overlapping images coming from both eyes into one clear picture. But if both the eyes aren’t perfectly aligned or have different spectacle numbers, the images coming from them do not synchronize, and the brain confuses about processing the images or inputs. In response, the brain suppresses the poor quality image leading to Suppression. Suppression essentially means that the brain ignores the visual signals provided by one eye, typically the weaker eye. This is the primary cause of Amblyopia in kids and adults.
What are the symptoms of Amblyopia in kids?
The following are the most typical signs and symptoms of a lazy eye:
- Squint
- Headaches or fatigue
- Squeezing one eye (particularly in bright sunlight)
- Child complaining about poor depth perception and peripheral vision
- Not able to see far objects clearly
- Eye turning in, out, or up
- Difficulty in focusing on objects
Amblyopia treatment in kids
If left untreated, a lazy eye may worsen and lead to permanent visual impairment. Therefore, treatment aims to improve vision in the lazy eye as early as possible and thereby optimize binocular vision.
But traditional approaches like eye patching or eye drops usually have an incidence of recurrence and can also take years for effective optimal results. Surgery for Amblyopia is only suggested if the child has a cataract or strabismus along with Amblyopia.
Our Occlu-Tab Vision Therapy is a new age revolutionary technology that proves to be the ultimate treatment for Amblyopia in kids.
Results with Occlu-Tab Therapy
Patients have gained at least 1 to 2 lines of improvement in vision after seven to Eight weeks of Vision therapy with Occlu-Tab. This is all published in the Indian and Japan Journal which is attached in the link. (Published journal in the attachment)
Why choose Occlu-Tab for Amblyopia treatment in kids?
We offer simple, interactive, playful for kids and yet advanced eye therapy methods that require minimal equipment. Any eye clinic that has Occlu-Tab can easily conduct initial evaluations. The therapy sessions can be completed either in the convenience of one’s own home or at the eye clinic.
Besides, these highly progressive technology-based therapy sessions are strictly conducted with the assistance of a professional who is always accessible to you.
1. Accessories and Main Options
Occlu-Tab device
AC Adapter
Desktop Holder
Tangi-Block
Three pairs of Polarization Glasses
2. Vision Training
Polarization glasses
Example of RIGHT eye therapy using Black-colored glasses and Tangi-Block
Occlu-Tab’s LCD screen appears to be completely white for human eyes. Occlu-Tab kit provides three types of polarization glasses to see the LCD screen as normal as followings.
Use appropriate glasses for users or patients under the supervision by ophthalmologist. Always use the tablet equipment on landscape position or better polarization effect.
Tangi-Block
Example of RIGHT eye therapy using Black-colored glasses and Tangi-Block
Occlu-Tab’s LCD screen appears to be completely white for human eyes. Occlu-Tab kit provides three types of polarization glasses to see the LCD screen as normal as followings.
Use appropriate glasses for users or patients under the supervision by ophthalmologist. Always use the tablet equipment on landscape position or better polarization effect.
Training Apps
Main screen of Occlu-Tab App
Turn on the Occlu-Tab and touch Occlu-Tab icon on home screen. Eight games are pre-installed for vision training. Follow an instruction of each game.