Why Amblyopia Games?
Promising research suggests that dichoptic game-based therapy — presenting different images to each eye simultaneously — may produce stronger outcomes than traditional patching for amblyopia (lazy eye). This project explores that approach in a browser, making it easy to study and refine without any downloads or device lock-in.
Browser-based and accessible
Running entirely in the browser removes barriers to participation — no app installs, no specialized hardware. Any device with a screen and internet access is enough to take part in a session.
Dichoptic stimulation
Each game delivers different visual input to each eye simultaneously using anaglyph (red-cyan) glasses. This is the core mechanism under investigation — training binocular cooperation rather than suppressing the fellow eye as patching does.
Controlled difficulty
Contrast, speed, and task complexity can be adjusted per session. Keeping the weaker eye consistently challenged without inducing suppression is a key variable the research aims to understand better.
Lightweight data collection
Session outcomes — score, duration, and difficulty level — are logged to support analysis. No personal data is collected; the focus is on aggregate performance trends across sessions.
Early stage
This is a research prototype, not a clinical tool. Results are exploratory. Feedback from participants and collaborating clinicians will actively shape the direction of the work.
What you will need
A professional recommendation
Dichoptic therapy is not suitable for everyone with amblyopia. An optometrist or ophthalmologist can confirm whether binocular stimulation is appropriate for your case and advise on session frequency and duration.
Red-cyan anaglyph glasses
The games use color filtering to send different images to each eye. Standard red-cyan 3D glasses — the kind used for old-style 3D movies — work perfectly and are widely available online for a few dollars.
Create a free account
Creating an account lets you (and your clinician, if applicable) track session history over time. Progress — or lack of it — is useful data. No payment or personal health information is required to sign up.
Try the free prototype — no login required, no personal data collected