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Included were patients aged 9-55 years with infantile nystagmus, treated in one tertiary referral centre in central Israel. The treatment group underwent visual stimulation for 4 months, which consisted of treatment sessions of approximately 30 min, 3-4 times a week, using web-based dedicated software. Controls were followed without treatment. 26 patients were treated, and 10 served as controls. Mean age was 22.47±12 years. 12/26 (46%) of treated subjects achieved driving licence best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) (20/40) versus 1/10 (10%) of controls. Distance BCVA improved by 0.11±0.07 logMAR (one line) in treated patients compared with 0.013±0.06 logMAR in controls (p<0.001). Near BCVA improved by 0.20±0.18 logMAR (2 lines) in treated patients compared with 0.06±0.06 logMAR in controls (p=0.040). 88% (8/9) of study patients who had no stereopsis prior to treatment achieved stereopsis (mean 630') as opposed to 25% (1/4) of controls (p=0.10). Mean stereoacuity and contrast sensitivity improved by 802±730' and 292±391% in the study group as opposed to 246±376' and 152±67% in controls, respectively (p=0.031; p=0.157). Visual perceptual learning using Gabor patches resulted in a significant improvement in near and distance visual acuity, as well as stereopsis. This modality may represent a promising non-invasive treatment option for improving visual function in patients with infantile nystagmus.31:T8e7, Background There are limited treatment options to improve vision in patients with infantile nystagmus. We aimed to examine the use of repeated visual stimulation with Gabor patches to improve vision. Methods A prospective randomised (3:1) controlled single-blind study. Included were patients aged 9–55 years with infantile nystagmus, treated in one tertiary referral centre in central Israel. The treatment group underwent visual stimulation for 4 months, which consisted of treatment sessions of approximately 30 min, 3–4 times a week, using web-based dedicated software. Controls were followed without treatment. Results 26 patients were treated, and 10 served as controls. Mean age was 22.47±12 years. 12/26 (46%) of treated subjects achieved driving licence best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) (20/40) versus 1/10 (10%) of controls. Distance BCVA improved by 0.11±0.07 logMAR (one line) in treated patients compared with 0.013±0.06 logMAR in controls (p<0.001). Near BCVA improved by 0.20±0.18 logMAR (2 lines) in treated patients compared with 0.06±0.06 logMAR in controls (p=0.040). 88% (8/9) of study patients who had no stereopsis prior to treatment achieved stereopsis (mean 630’) as opposed to 25% (1/4) of controls (p=0.10). Mean stereoacuity and contrast sensitivity improved by 802±730′ and 292±391% in the study group as opposed to 246±376′ and 152±67% in controls, respectively (p=0.031; p=0.157). Conclusions Visual perceptual learning using Gabor patches resulted in a significant improvement in near and distance visual acuity, as well as stereopsis. This modality may represent a promising non-invasive treatment option for improving visual function in patients with infantile nystagmus. 25:[[["$","script","0",{"type":"application/ld+json","dangerouslySetInnerHTML":{"__html":"{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Perceptual Learning: modality Research & Clinical Takeaways\",\"description\":\"Explore peer-reviewed papers on Perceptual Learning (modality). Clinician-written summaries and actionable practice insights. 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