Virtual reality applications in visual training for amblyopic children：a scoping review

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2024.16.004

Abstract

Abstract:

Objective To provide a scoping review of relevant studies on the application of virtual reality technology in visual training for children with amblyopia，in order to provide a reference for standardising its application. Methods In accordance with the guidelines for scoping reviews，a systematic search of relevant studies was conducted in Embase，Web of Science，CINAHL，Cochrane Library，Scopus，PubMed，CBM，Wanfang Database，VIP Database，and CNKI from the establishment of the database to 1 November 2023. Following this search，the included literature was screened，summarized，and analyzed. Results A total of 24 papers were included. Among them，dichoptic training，visual perception training and visual push-pull model training are the main modalities of visual training based on virtual reality technology，usually with interventions in the form of games，animations，and video images. Evaluation indicators include visual resolution，best-corrected visual acuity，stereopsis，stereopsis acuity，contrast sensitivity，visual evoked potentials，tertiary visual function，as well as safety，training compliance，acceptance and satisfaction. Conclusion The application of visual training based on virtual reality technology in amblyopic children is safe and feasible，which can improve the children’s visual acuity and training compliance. In the future，an intelligent visual training system can be developed based on virtual reality technology，and a more scientific and effective structured visual training programme can be constructed according to the age，type and degree of amblyopia of the children.

Key words: Virtual Reality, Amblyopia, Visual Training, Scoping Review, Pediatric Nursing

摘要：

目的对虚拟现实技术在弱视患儿视觉训练中应用的相关研究进行范围综述，为规范其应用提供参考。方法依据范围界定审查指南，系统检索Embase、Web of Science、CINAHL、Cochrane Library、Scopus、PubMed、中国生物医学文献数据库、万方数据库、维普数据库、中国知网中的相关研究，检索时限为建库至2023年11月1日，对纳入文献进行归纳和分析。结果共纳入24篇文献。其中，二分法训练、视感知训练和视觉推拉模型训练为基于虚拟现实技术进行视觉训练的主要方式，通常以游戏、动画、视频影像的形式进行干预。评估指标包括视觉分辨率、最佳矫正视力、立体视、立体视敏锐度、对比敏感度、视觉诱发电位、三级视功能，以及安全性、训练依从性、接受度和满意度等。结论基于虚拟现实技术的视觉训练在弱视患儿中应用安全可行，可改善患儿视力、提高训练依从性。未来可基于虚拟现实技术开发智能化视觉训练系统，并根据患儿的年龄、弱视类型和程度，构建更科学、有效的结构化视觉训练方案。

关键词: 虚拟现实, 弱视, 视觉训练, 范围综述, 儿科护理学

WANG Kang, WANG Qiao, LI Jing. Virtual reality applications in visual training for amblyopic children：a scoping review[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2024, 59(16): 1948-1956.

王康, 王俏, 李静. 虚拟现实技术在弱视患儿视觉训练中应用的范围综述[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2024, 59(16): 1948-1956.

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