Confirmed amblyopia
Patients with amblyopia when the ophthalmologist includes device-based pleoptic training in the treatment plan.
About the service
Ambliokor uses video-computer training with biofeedback. It may supplement care for amblyopia and selected functional problems while maintaining the ophthalmologist’s primary treatment plan.
Who the service is for
Residual functional deficit
Cases where accurate optical correction has been provided but a visual deficit remains and additional training is considered.
Children able to cooperate
Children who can follow the visual task and tolerate signal recording. The minimum age must be confirmed by KazRIED.
Adolescents
Treatment may be considered individually, particularly in previously untreated or residual amblyopia.
Adults
In selected cases, device-based visual rehabilitation may be used in adults, but the expected effect and indications are assessed individually.
Assessment before choosing treatment
KazRIED determines the exact number and frequency of sessions after examination.
Individual training plan
There is no universal course for every patient.
Amblyopia with strabismus
The method may address the sensory component of treatment but does not mechanically correct ocular alignment or replace surgery when surgery is indicated.
Age considerations
Contraindications and age limits depend on the specific device version and clinical condition and are determined using the device instructions.
Optical correction
Ambliocor does not correct refractive error by itself. Prescribed glasses or contact lenses remain the basis of correction.
Myopia progression control
Stopping axial eye growth in progressive myopia is not guaranteed: myopia control is a separate strategy.
Amblyopia treatment
The device is not a universal replacement for patching or atropine in amblyopia.
Realistic expectations
Restoration of vision, 100% vision and freedom from glasses are not guaranteed; the method is not suitable for everyone.
Previous treatment
If vision worsens despite treatment or the outcome differs from expectations, the doctor must reassess the diagnosis and exclude organic disease.
Results and documents
Bring previous reports, spectacle prescriptions and test results if available.
Do not change medicines yourself
Do not stop prescribed spectacles or contact correction on your own before treatment.
Amblyopia treatment
Tell the doctor about current amblyopia treatment: patching, atropine, exercises or previous therapy.
Retinal condition
The cause of reduced vision should be established before training so that retinal, optic nerve or media pathology is not overlooked.
Limitations and safety
Ambliocor does not correct refractive error by itself. Prescribed glasses or contact lenses remain the basis of correction.
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Stages
Stage 1
Ophthalmic consultation
The clinician establishes the cause of reduced vision, previous treatment and treatment goals.
Stage 2
Baseline measurements
Visual acuity and refraction are checked; fixation, binocular function and ocular motility are assessed when relevant.
Stage 3
Treatment selection
The ophthalmologist decides whether Ambliocor is appropriate alone or as part of a broader programme.
Stage 4
Session setup
The patient is positioned in front of the monitor, recording electrodes are placed and signal quality is checked.
Stage 5
Video-computer training
The patient watches video material while the system uses the recorded signal to control the motivating visual stimulus.
Stage 6
Course and monitoring
Sessions follow an individual plan.
Stage 7
Outcome assessment
The clinician compares pre- and post-treatment measures and decides whether to continue, modify or stop treatment.
Service benefits
Training with feedback
The method uses biofeedback to work on visual functions as part of a prescribed course.
Engagement in treatment sessions
Video-based training helps structure the patient's participation; the programme is selected according to age and diagnosis.
Combining treatment with suitable correction
The treatment plan considers glasses or contact lenses so visual tasks are performed with appropriate correction.
Monitoring changes in vision
Repeat measurements allow progress to be assessed and the plan adjusted using objective findings.
Methods comparison · 1
Criterion
Ambliocor TM-01
Computer amblyotrainer
Conventional amblyotrainer
PLIZ
Patching / atropine
Core principle
Video training + biofeedback from recorded brain activity
Computer visual stimulation
Pleoptic stimulation of the amblyopic eye
Light-based pleoptic stimulation
Reduces dominance of the better-seeing eye
Primary goal
Functional pleoptic training
Pleoptic training
Amblyopic-eye stimulation
Pleoptic stimulation
Standard amblyopia treatment when indicated
Biofeedback
Yes, central to the method
Usually no; programme-dependent
No
No
No
Active participation
Yes, attention to the video or task is needed
Yes
Yes
Limited or protocol-dependent
Less task-based but requires adherence
Optical correction
Does not replace it
Does not replace it
Does not replace it
Does not replace it
Used after/on top of accurate correction
Role in amblyopia
Adjunct selected by clinician
Adjunct
Adjunct
Adjunct
Evidence-based standard approach
Evidence position
Device-specific evidence is less established than standard therapies
Programme-specific
Protocol-specific
Protocol-specific
Strongly represented in major guidelines
Age
Depends on cooperation
Programme-dependent
Task-dependent
Protocol-specific
Method- and age-dependent
Invasiveness
Non-invasive
Non-invasive
Non-invasive
Non-invasive
Non-invasive; atropine has drug effects
Typical monitoring
VA + selected visual functions
VA + function
VA
VA
Monocular VA and tolerability
Main limitation
Does not replace causal/standard treatment
Programmes are not equivalent
Limited specificity
Not universal
Adherence and adverse-effect monitoring
KazRIED price
from 3 200 ₸
from 1 100 ₸
from 1 300 ₸
from 1 000 ₸
Cost determined after consultation
Ambliocor TM-01
Core principle
Primary goal
Biofeedback
Active participation
Optical correction
Role in amblyopia
Evidence position
Age
Invasiveness
Typical monitoring
Main limitation
KazRIED price
Video training + biofeedback from recorded brain activity
Functional pleoptic training
Yes, central to the method
Yes, attention to the video or task is needed
Does not replace it
Adjunct selected by clinician
Device-specific evidence is less established than standard therapies
Depends on cooperation
Non-invasive
VA + selected visual functions
Does not replace causal/standard treatment
from 3 200 ₸
Computer visual stimulation
Pleoptic training
Usually no; programme-dependent
Yes
Does not replace it
Adjunct
Programme-specific
Programme-dependent
Non-invasive
VA + function
Programmes are not equivalent
from 1 100 ₸
Pleoptic stimulation of the amblyopic eye
Amblyopic-eye stimulation
No
Yes
Does not replace it
Adjunct
Protocol-specific
Task-dependent
Non-invasive
VA
Limited specificity
from 1 300 ₸
Light-based pleoptic stimulation
Pleoptic stimulation
No
Limited or protocol-dependent
Does not replace it
Adjunct
Protocol-specific
Protocol-specific
Non-invasive
VA
Not universal
from 1 000 ₸
Reduces dominance of the better-seeing eye
Standard amblyopia treatment when indicated
No
Less task-based but requires adherence
Used after/on top of accurate correction
Evidence-based standard approach
Strongly represented in major guidelines
Method- and age-dependent
Non-invasive; atropine has drug effects
Monocular VA and tolerability
Adherence and adverse-effect monitoring
Cost determined after consultation
Methods comparison · 2
Criterion
Ambliocor
Optical correction
Patching
Atropine
Binocular digital therapy
Place in care
Adjunctive pleoptic training
First-line for significant refractive error
Standard when glasses alone are insufficient
Standard pharmacologic penalisation in selected cases
Modern digital option for selected patients
Mechanism
Biofeedback-based visual processing training
Creates a clear retinal image
Reduces use of better-seeing eye
Blurs better-seeing eye pharmacologically
Trains binocular processing with separated stimuli
Can be used alone
Only if prescribed that way
Sometimes sufficient by itself
Usually after refractive correction
Usually after refractive correction
Per protocol and indication
Clinician monitoring
Required for selection and outcome
Needed for refraction and follow-up
Needed for dose and reverse amblyopia risk
Needed for ocular/systemic effects
Needed for selection and adherence
100% vision guarantee
No
No
No
No
No
Key advantage
Interactive biofeedback, non-invasive
Removes optical blur
Strong evidence base
Alternative/add-on to patching
Convenient digital option for some
Key limitation
Device-specific evidence is limited
May not fully resolve amblyopia
Adherence and skin irritation
Photophobia/systemic effects possible
Effect depends on device and adherence
Ambliocor
Place in care
Mechanism
Can be used alone
Clinician monitoring
100% vision guarantee
Key advantage
Key limitation
Adjunctive pleoptic training
Biofeedback-based visual processing training
Only if prescribed that way
Required for selection and outcome
No
Interactive biofeedback, non-invasive
Device-specific evidence is limited
First-line for significant refractive error
Creates a clear retinal image
Sometimes sufficient by itself
Needed for refraction and follow-up
No
Removes optical blur
May not fully resolve amblyopia
Standard when glasses alone are insufficient
Reduces use of better-seeing eye
Usually after refractive correction
Needed for dose and reverse amblyopia risk
No
Strong evidence base
Adherence and skin irritation
Standard pharmacologic penalisation in selected cases
Blurs better-seeing eye pharmacologically
Usually after refractive correction
Needed for ocular/systemic effects
No
Alternative/add-on to patching
Photophobia/systemic effects possible
Modern digital option for selected patients
Trains binocular processing with separated stimuli
Per protocol and indication
Needed for selection and adherence
No
Convenient digital option for some
Effect depends on device and adherence
Book an appointment
If Ambliocor has not yet been prescribed, book an ophthalmology consultation with a clinician who manages pleoptic-orthoptic treatment. Bring current spectacles, previous prescriptions and test results.
Procedure prices
Service name
Price
Pleoptic treatment with Ambliocor TM-01 (per eye; per session)
from 3 200 ₸
Amblyocor TM-01 is per eye, per session
Computer and standard amblyotrainer and PLIZ are per session.
Our doctors
A team of experienced doctors across specialties.
Experience: 7 years
Ophthalmologist
Zhunusov Omirkhan Maratuly
Experience: 11 years
Consultant Physician
Ualieva Perizat Serikkazyevna
How does Ambliokor work?
Ambliokor is a form of device-based pleoptic therapy. During a session, the patient watches video content while electrodes record the brain’s bioelectrical activity.
The software uses this signal to control the visual stimulus through biofeedback. The patient performs an interactive visual task, and the clinician assesses the outcome in the context of the underlying diagnosis.
What role does it play in amblyopia treatment?
Amblyopia treatment begins with addressing or correcting the cause of visual deprivation and providing accurate optical correction. If this is insufficient, standard treatment may include patching, atropine, filters, or digital methods.
Ambliokor may be used as an additional pleoptic component if the ophthalmologist considers it appropriate.
What does training involve, and how is the outcome assessed?
The training does not require surgery, takes place in a controlled format, and may be included in an individualized vision rehabilitation program.
Effectiveness is assessed using measurable outcomes: visual acuity in each eye, refraction, fixation characteristics, binocular functions, and other parameters selected by the clinician. A subjective feeling that vision has improved is insufficient to assess the outcome.
Preparing for a session
Noninvasive.
The patient is seated in front of a monitor, recording electrodes are placed, and the signal quality is checked. The clinic determines the specific setup.
Treatment course and monitoring
As prescribed by the clinician.
Sessions follow an individualized schedule. The clinic determines their number and frequency after an examination.
Additional advice and situations
Refractive measurement
Recheck monocular visual acuity and refraction.
Checking the current prescription
Decide whether optical correction should remain unchanged or be updated.
Amblyopia treatment
For amblyopia, decide whether patching, atropine, filters or other therapy should continue.
Binocular-vision assessment
When strabismus is present, reassess binocular function and ocular motility separately.
Myopia progression control
For progressive myopia, maintain a separate axial-length and myopia-control plan rather than substituting a device course.
Ambliokor treatment at KazRIED
Ambliokor treatment at KazRIED is not a universal way to “restore vision,” but a specific pleoptic method used within an individualized ophthalmic care plan.
Before the treatment course, the clinician clarifies the cause of reduced vision, checks the optical correction, and determines which function needs training.
During a session, the system uses a video stimulus and biofeedback based on recorded bioelectrical activity.
After the course, the outcome is assessed using objective measures. Further management is determined by the diagnosis and changes over time.
Facts and offers
Kazakhstan’s first specialized ophthalmology institute, operating since 1933.
Modern diagnostics and surgery using world-class equipment.
Leading ophthalmologists in Kazakhstan, scientists and experienced surgeons.
More than 30,000 operations and around 270,000 consultations annually.
Kazakhstan’s first specialized ophthalmology institute, operating since 1933.
Modern diagnostics and surgery using world-class equipment.
Leading ophthalmologists in Kazakhstan, scientists and experienced surgeons.
More than 30,000 operations and around 270,000 consultations annually.
Kazakhstan’s first specialized ophthalmology institute, operating since 1933.
Modern diagnostics and surgery using world-class equipment.
Leading ophthalmologists in Kazakhstan, scientists and experienced surgeons.
More than 30,000 operations and around 270,000 consultations annually.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ambliocor?
Ambliocor is a video-computer system using biofeedback that may be used as part of clinician-prescribed pleoptic treatment.
How does biofeedback work?
During a visual task, bioelectrical activity is recorded and used by the system to control the visual stimulus, creating a repeated feedback-based training cycle.
Is it just watching cartoons or videos?
No. Video is used as a visual and motivational stimulus, while an important part of the method is physiological signal recording and feedback-based adjustment of the visual stimulus.
Do the electrodes send electricity into the eye or brain?
In biofeedback treatment, electrodes are used to record bioelectrical activity. They are not used to electrically stimulate the eye.
What is Ambliocor used for?
Ambliocor may be used as part of pleoptic treatment for amblyopia and selected functional visual disorders. Suitability is determined by an ophthalmologist after examination.
What is amblyopia?
Amblyopia is reduced visual acuity caused by abnormal development of visual function during childhood. It may be associated with refractive error, anisometropia, strabismus or visual deprivation.
Should glasses be prescribed first?
When significant refractive error is present, appropriate optical correction is an important first step in amblyopia treatment and may itself improve visual acuity.
Does Ambliocor replace patching?
Not always. Patching of the better-seeing eye remains one of the established approaches to amblyopia treatment. The ophthalmologist determines whether treatments should be combined or used in sequence.
Does Ambliocor replace atropine treatment?
There is no universal substitution. Atropine may be used to penalize the better-seeing eye in selected types of amblyopia. Treatment choice depends on age, diagnosis and response.
Can Ambliocor treat myopia?
Device-based training does not eliminate the anatomical basis of refractive myopia and does not replace optical correction or dedicated methods of myopia progression control.