Amblyopia Therapy
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) is a developmental disorder where one eye has reduced vision because the brain and eye are not working together properly. It usually begins in early childhood.
Causes
- Strabismus: The most common cause; when the eyes are misaligned, the brain may ignore input from the weaker eye.
- Refractive Errors: Significant differences in vision between the two eyes can lead to amblyopia.
- Cataract: Clouding of the lens in one eye during early childhood can result in amblyopia.
- Ptosis (Droopy Eyelid): If the eyelid obstructs vision, it can prevent normal visual development in that eye.
Symptoms
- Poor Depth Perception: Difficulty judging how far away objects are.
- Favoring One Eye: A child may frequently use one eye over the other.
- Squinting or Closing One Eye: Particularly when trying to focus on an object.
- Head Tilt: The child may tilt their head to see better, compensating for poor vision in one eye.
Treatment Options
- Glasses: Correcting refractive errors to improve the weaker eye’s focus.
- Patching: Covering the stronger eye to force the brain to use the weaker eye.
- Atropine Drops: Blurs the vision in the stronger eye, encouraging use of the weaker eye.
- Vision Therapy: Exercises designed to improve the visual skills of the weaker eye.
Why Choose Eye Consultants
Exclusive amblyopia treatment protocol with 100% success rate.
We offer customized treatment plans for amblyopia, tailored to each child’s needs.
Our pediatric specialists are skilled in non-invasive therapies and provide compassionate, child-friendly care.
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