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Treatment Groups
The treatment groups for the study are:
1. Pencil Push-up Treatment
Study participants in the pencil push-up group will be asked to do one simple exercise at home. It will need to be done for about 15 minutes per day, 5 days per week. There will also be a phone call each week with a therapist to discuss progress. Each participant will be seen for a brief eye exam after he/she finishes 4, 8, and 12 weeks of treatment.
2. Pencil Push-up Treatment with Computer Vision Therapy
Study participants in this treatment group will be asked to do one simple exercise at home called pencil push-ups and also to use a computer program at home for therapy. The computer program will be provided at no charge. Total therapy time to be done at home is about 20 minutes per day for 5 days per week. There will also be a phone call each week with the therapist to discuss progress. Each participant will be seen for a brief eye exam after he/she finishes 4, 8 and 12 weeks of treatment.
3. Vision Therapy & 4. Placebo Vision Therapy
Study participants may be assigned to one of two vision therapy treatments given in the office. Children in these groups will need to come to the doctor's office for 12 weeks in a row for a one-hour vision therapy visit. During these visits, a vision therapist will guide them through 3 to 5 therapy procedures. In addition, they will talk about the home exercises and help with any problems the participant may have. Participants will also have to do home therapy for about 15 minutes per day, 5 days per week. A brief eye exam will occur after finishing 4, 8 and 12 weeks of treatment.
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