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Gabor patches are soft, striped patterns used in perceptual learning. Spotting faint target patches placed between flanking patches stimulates the visual cortex and strengthens neural connections. The technique has been studied in adult amblyopia, and CureSee includes Gabor patch exercises in its personalized therapy programs.
It is a non-invasive, patient specific perceptual learning program based on visual stimulation and facilitates neural connection at the cortical level.
Based on lateral masking technique, collinearly oriented flanking gabors are displayed in addition to the target gabors.
The technology has been clinically proven in the treatment of adult amblyopia which until now has been considered untreatable. In recent years the technology has been used in Asia and Europe where clinical studies showed efficacy in the treatment of amblyopia
Medically reviewed by Amit Sahni (B.Optom), Co-founder and COO of CureSee, on 19 October 2026. This article is general information about eye health, not medical advice. Please talk to your eye doctor about your own eyes and treatment.