amblyopia

What is amblyopia?
Amblyopia (also called lazy eye) is a type
of poor vision that usually happens in just 1
eye but less commonly in both eyes. It
develops when there’s a breakdown in how
the brain and the eye work together, and
the brain can’t recognize the sight from 1
eye.

facts to know about Amblyopia:

Children can develop Amblyopia at any time from birth.
Risk factors for Amblyopia are family history of the ailment, premature birth and low birth
weight
It is important to detect & treat Amblyopia at any age. With conventional medicine
Amblyopia can be treated only in childhood. However at Sanjeevan we can treat Amblyopia at
any age.
The child can read or see things comfortably as one eye offers clear vision and that is the
reason why most parents diagnose this problem after months or years.
Lazy eye causes by poor binocular vision.
The lazy eye’s acuity, or ability to see clearly, eventually becomes worse when the brain rejects
the signal.
Can I prevent amblyopia?
You can’t prevent amblyopia or the other vision problems that may cause it. But you can stop it from getting worse
or causing permanent problems. The best way to prevent vision loss from amblyopia is to get regular eye exams.
Make sure your child has a thorough eye exam by the age of 6 months and then again by 3 years

What are the treatments for amblyopia?

Amblyopia treatment is much more effective if it starts early, while the connections between the eyes and brain are
still developing. Strategies focus on making the child’s brain use the weaker eye. Options include:
Eye patches for kids:
Your child may wear a patch over the better eye for at least a few hours per day.
This effective treatment can last months or even years. The patch forces the
brain to use the images from the weaker eye, eventually making that eye
stronger.
 Glasses:
Eyeglasses are also a common lazy eye treatment. They can help amblyopia by
improving nearsightedness, farsightedness and eye crossing.
 Eye drops:
For mild cases, your provider may recommend eye drops (atropine) to
temporarily blur vision in the better eye. The goal is the same as a patch: to force
the brain to use the weaker eye.
 Surgery
An operation for amblyopia is rare. Your healthcare provider may suggest
surgery to fix certain causes of amblyopia, such as cataracts.