Occlusion-amblyopia following high dose oral levodopa combined with part time patching

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2014 Dec;62(12):1163-5. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.109516.

Abstract

Part time occlusion therapy is not reported to cause occlusion (reverse) amblyopia. However, when combined with high dose oral levodopa, an increase in the plasticity of the visual cortex can lead to occlusion amblyopia. In this case report, we describe a six year old child who developed occlusion amblyopia following part time patching combined with oral levodopa.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Amblyopia / etiology*
  • Amblyopia / physiopathology
  • Child
  • Dopamine Agents / administration & dosage
  • Dopamine Agents / adverse effects
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Humans
  • Levodopa / administration & dosage
  • Levodopa / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Sensory Deprivation
  • Visual Acuity / physiology*

Substances

  • Dopamine Agents
  • Levodopa