PERSPECTIVE article
Front. Neurosci.
Sec. Visual Neuroscience
This article is part of the Research TopicDevelopment and neuroplasticity of the visual system, amblyopia and beyondView all 3 articles
Rethinking Perceptual Distortions in Amblyopia: Toward a Multi-Feature, Visual Field–Wide Perspective
Provisionally accepted
- McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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Perceptual distortion is a key yet under-recognized feature of amblyopia that extends beyond visual acuity loss and impacts binocular vision. While various forms of distortion have been reported, discrepancies across studies may reflect the narrow focus on single stimuli or distortion types. We argue for a more comprehensive approach to studying distortion—through mapping and multi-feature assessment—as a potentially informative framework for future diagnostic and treatment-related applications, as well as for understanding the neural basis of amblyopia.
Keywords: Amblyopia, Binocular function, Perceptual Distortion, perceptual organization, Spatial distortions, Visual Acuity, visual field mapping
Received: 08 Dec 2025; Accepted: 02 Feb 2026.
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* Correspondence: Reza Farivar
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