Age
Mainly designed for children aged 3–12. Readiness and individual eye conditions matter.
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Understand amblyopia
Visual training does not replace professional eye examinations, glasses or physician-prescribed occlusion. Software training time is not patching time.
Why Does Amblyopia Need Visual Training?
Amblyopia management starts with an eye examination. Glasses and, when prescribed, patching help the weaker eye participate. Software offers structured tasks within an individually agreed plan.
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Optical correction
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Use of the weaker eye
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Structured visual tasks
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Progress monitoring
Visual training does not replace professional eye examinations, glasses or physician-prescribed occlusion. Software training time is not patching time.
Common Amblyopia Management Approaches
| Approach | What parents do | Advantages | Things to consider | Progress evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasses + observation | Use prescribed glasses; attend reviews | Simple daily routine | Observation needs a medical plan | Eye examination |
| Doctor-guided occlusion | Patch the prescribed eye for the prescribed time | Established clinical approach | Do not change the eye or duration yourself | Corrected vision and binocular tests |
| Occlusion + device training | Follow the prescribed device and patching plan | Supervised device tasks may be available | Check the exact device and qualification | Clinical review |
| Occlusion + software training | Complete assigned tasks; keep records | Home access and recorded tasks | Suitability and product evidence matter | Training records + eye examination |
| No examination / no plan | No structured assessment | No training cost | May delay appropriate care; not advised | Arrange an eye examination |
How examination results guide the discussion
These are explanatory examples from the supplied parent guide, not instructions for choosing a treatment. A number alone cannot determine your child’s plan.
- Below 0.3
- Discuss tasks that engage the weaker eye in seeing detail. Patching decisions remain with the ophthalmologist.
- 0.3 to below 0.5
- Continue the agreed tasks and review corrected visual acuity; do not increase intensity simply because vision improves.
- 0.5 to below 0.8
- Use follow-up findings to review the next stage of tasks.
- 0.8 and above
- Binocular tests may inform discussion of fusion and stereopsis tasks. Acuity alone is not enough.
The parent guide notes that some children with hyperopic amblyopia may need a longer session after professional review, while some with myopic amblyopia may need shorter, split sessions. More severe amblyopia or stalled progress calls for reassessment, not self-directed increases in time or frequency.
Is Visual Training Suitable for My Child?
Start with your child, their examination results, and professional guidance.
Eye examination
Prepare visual acuity, refraction, corrected vision, fundus findings and existing medical advice.
Professional assessment
A professional should assess suitability. If fundus results are missing, unclear or abnormal, see an ophthalmologist first.
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How Training Works
Small steps. A structured routine.
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Prepare examination results
Share recent results and existing medical advice.
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Select a training plan
Choose suitable tasks with professional guidance.
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Complete today’s training
Follow the tasks assigned to your child’s account.
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Track records
Keep completion notes and any signs of discomfort.
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Regular review
Bring records to the next eye examination.
A real screen from the Simingtang training software
Tablet
Computer
Mobile phone
Try Before You Purchase
Explore the available trial tasks together. Watch whether your child understands the game, can complete it and feels comfortable. A trial assesses acceptance, not eventual treatment results.
A routine that works for your child
Choose a device
Tablet for younger children; computer or tablet for confident users. A phone can be used when needed. The child should see clearly and operate comfortably.
Around 30 minutes
Around once a day is a general reference. Your child’s plan may be shorter, split into sessions or adjusted. Never force a child to finish.
Review around every 3 months
Bring previous results and training records. Seek an earlier review for declining vision, persistent discomfort or lack of progress. Follow your doctor’s schedule.
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Not Sure What Your Child’s Eye Report Means?
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This service helps parents understand information in existing eye examination reports. It does not provide diagnosis or replace evaluation by a qualified ophthalmologist.