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it depends
i have strabismic amblyopia and my mom still wants me to wear the patch'my eye doctor says it's not needed though
anyways, you should talk to your doctor to see if treatment is needed and when it would end
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Explain two ways in which amblyopia may be treated?
treatment of amblyopia may include by covering stronger eyee and using glasses
Is there any medicine to treat amblyopia?
Amblyopia refers to the development error of the eye(s) so any treatment is concerned with 'tricking' the eyes in to force the poor eye to work hard. For example if the amblyopia is in the left eye, the right eyes vision is intentionally impaired to force the left eye to develop and progress through the learning process. Treatment methods can include a physical occlusion of the good eye (either by using a patch or glasses with a blurred/blanked lens), or by using eye drops which have the same effect. Treatments for the underlying problem which has caused the amblyopia can vary (such as cataract treatment)
What are the major causes of amblyopia?
Some of the major causes of amblyopia are as follows: Strabismus.Anisometropia.Cataract.Ptosis.Nutrition.Heredity.A misalignment of the eyes (strabismus) is the most common cause of functional amblyopia.
My 13 yr old son has amblyopia in his rt eye and we just don't know what to do or who to go see Is there any lasiks or an eye surgery available for him or a treatment plan we can at his age?
There a number of causes of amblyopia and each has a different likely treatment plan. Sometimes, amblyopia develops because the eyes are misaligned (a lazy eye) which can be treated through corrective lenses and or patches. In other cases the eyes have different refractive errors so one eye has a development delay and the other becomes more dominant. In rare cases, amblyopia can develop through occlusion which is usually caused by cataracts where the lens (or lenses) of the eye(s) are clouded so development again is delayed. This form is treated by removing the occlusion and then using patches or drops to help the eyes develop to an equal level. Opthalmic surgeons or optometrists (opticians) can give more detailed advice and perform test on the causes and they will be able to offer specific treatment for your son. Treatment usually includes occluding (covering up) the dominant eye so that the poorer eye will develop quicker. this can be done through eye drops, eye patches or blurred/blanked glasses. The outcoe of tratment is usually related to time so the sooner treatment is started, the better the improvment is likely to be. This is because when we are younger, our brains are said to be more neuroplastic which means that we can more easily re-programme our brains through new experiences. Lasiks and eye surgery are both used as treatments for underlying eye conditions and do not treat the amblyopia itself. The amblyopia simply refers to the development delay. If your son has underlying conditions, a professional will advise on the treatment for those along with options for the amblyopia treatment. In terms of your sons age, if he has had the amblyopia since birth, treatment is said to be most effective before age 9. That is not to say it does not work afterwards. If this is a condition your son has developed more recently, the treatment is more likely to be effective. If you are given the option of eye patches or atropine drops (eye drops which blur the vision in the good eye to encourage development in the bad eye), considering your son's age, you may prefer the drops as they do not have the same visual look and result in less teasing from peers. Having had cataracts and amblyopia in one eye, I have been lucky enough to have had corrective surgery and treatment which means that my eyes are good enough for me to drive (legally!) and it doesn't stop me doing anything. My amblyopia was not properly cured but the treatment I did get improved it no end. Patching or atropine drops which act to block the dominant eye to encourage the poorer eye will not work overnight and will require some commitment from your son (and you!) but persevere with any treatment plan you are given and your son will hopefully see the reward! In conclusion, try and search out a local optician or opthalmic surgeon who can give more specific advice for your son and suggest treatment options. Amblyopia in its many forms are more common than you might think and help is out there to help you and your son.
What is an amblyopia?
An amblyopia is the dimness or blurring of eyesight due to a fault in transmission of signals to the brain from an unhealthy eye.
When to start treatment for amblyopia what age?
Amblyopia can easily be treated with a relatively easy surgical procedure, but usually until the age of 9-10. After that, the condition switches to being considered as adult amblyopia, which is less likely to be successfully treated with operation. However, vision training is possible to reinstate normal eyesight - for example, Revitalvision's FDA approved vision training software takes around 30 sessions to complete and see significant effects.
What is occlusion therapy?
Occlusion therapy, also known as patching, is a common treatment for amblyopia (lazy eye). It involves covering the stronger eye with a patch to force the brain to use the weaker eye, thus improving its vision. Occlusion therapy is most effective when started early in childhood.
how much for an eye exam for amblyopia and strabismus?
It cost nearly hundred dollars to write an eye exam for amblyopia and strabismus
What term means dimness of vision or the partial loss of sight without detectable disease of the eye?
This is caused by an eye's muscle weakning, which is not detectable by an ophtalmologist device, but it detectable with a sight examination. This is called presbyopia.
What are the demographics of amblyopia?
Amblyopia can affect people of all ages, but it is most commonly diagnosed in children. It is estimated to affect 1-5% of the population. Amblyopia does not discriminate based on gender or race.
Is Amblyopia Hereditary?
Depends.... lazy eye is a hard thing to deal with because if the person sees good up close with focus but if it wanders from looking far away and u have surgery, the surgery may make the eyes turn in because the focus is not bad up close... and also surgery is not 100% effective, you may have to have it over and over and it may not ever work as a guarantee. Lazy eye is something you just have to hit or miss on if its not too bad.
Can you become a race driver if you have amblyopia?
Yes, you can.
