AmblyoPatch: An Innovative Solution for Amblyopia

Abstract

AmblyoPatch was born from the Clinical Binocular Vision course, where Carol AU, Thomas CHAN, and Kenny CHOW set out to improve amblyopia treatment. Inspired by their personal struggles and professional advice, the team created a prototype that uses adjustable polarizers to support binocular vision, unlike traditional patches. The process was full of challenges, especially learning 3D modeling and printing from scratch. Thanks to guidance from PolyU mentors and the Industrial Centre, they overcame setbacks and improved their design with each iteration. Balancing this project with other academic commitments taught them valuable lessons in time management and collaboration. Achieving 2nd runner-up in the innovation competition was rewarding, but more importantly, the team developed new skills and a deeper commitment to making a difference in clinical practice.