Table 1.

Protocol for occlusion therapy of amblyopia

Degree of Amblyopia	Age (0–7 years)	Age (8–12 years)
Mild and moderate amblyopia (VA = 0.25–0.9)	2 hours/day patching*	4–6 hours/day patching*
Severe amblyopia (VA = < 0.25)	4–6 hours/day patching*	Constant patching*

^*All patching was accompanied by one hour of near visual activities such as: play station, computer, homework, art