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Vision impairment, also known as "amblyopia," is a condition in which one eye is weaker than the other. It can lead to aberration of the eye (inability to focus on the same object in space), as well as impaired vision in the weaker eye. Vision impairment is one of the leading causes of eye problems in young children. There are many treatment options available to people with vision impairment of all ages, although children are more likely to be cured than older patients.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Treatment of mild amblyopia

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   Understand what amblyopia is. Amblyopia is a term used to describe a condition called "vision impairment." Vision impairment is the most common developmental condition in children under 7 years of age. It starts with one eye having better eyesight than the other, and a natural response in a child is to use the healthier eye than the other (as the child gradually begins to prioritize the healthier eye). This leads to a loss of vision in the weak eye as it develops incompletely according to the visual system, which gets worse over time (when left untreated for a long time).
   • For this reason, diagnosing and treating vision impairment as early as possible is key. The sooner it is detected and treated, the better the results and the quicker treatment will be.
   • There are usually no long-term effects from vision impairment, especially when it's caught early and is mild (most are).
   • Note that, over time, as the "healthy eye" continues to work harder than the "weak eye", the weaker "eye" will begin to skew. This means that when you look into your child's eyes or when the doctor exams you, one eye (the weaker "eye") may develop sideways, out of focus or out of focus. know how it "doesn't align."
   • This difference is quite common in the phenomenon of vision impairment and is usually cured with prompt detection and prompt treatment.

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   Go to doctor. Since vision impairment is the most commonly diagnosed condition in children, it is best to see a specialist as soon as possible if you suspect your child may have signs of the illness. For early vision loss, make sure your baby gets regular eye exams as a child - some doctors recommend testing every six months, three years then every two years. .
   • While seeing a doctor is the best way for a child with amblyopia, recent experiments show that there is also potential for healing in adults who are sick. See your doctor or ophthalmologist to learn about the latest treatments that are right for you.

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   Wear eye patch. In cases where the eye involves vision loss in one eye and the other eye has normal vision, the patient must cover the "healing" eye. Forcing people with amblyopia to use the "weak" eye to regularly enhance vision for that eye. Eye covering is the most effective method for patients younger than 7 or 8 years old. The eye patch is worn for 3 to 6 hours per day for a period of several weeks to a year.
   • The doctor may suggest that when wearing an eye patch, a patient with amblyopia should focus on activities such as reading, school activities and other activities that force them to focus on close objects.
   • The eye patch can be used as a prescription.

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   Use eye medicine. Medicines — usually eye drops — can be used to blur the vision of healthy eyes to stimulate the visual function of the weak eye. This treatment works on the same principle as the eye patch treatment— by forcing the "weak" eye to regularly increase its vision.
   • Eye drops can be a good choice for children who do not want eye patch (and vice versa). However, eye drops are ineffective when the eye "heals" of nearsightedness.
   • Atropine eye drops sometimes have side effects such as:
     • Eye irritation
     • Redness around the skin
     • Headache

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   Treat this condition with appropriate prescription glasses. Specialized glasses are often prescribed by prescription to improve focus and correct eye deflection. For certain cases of amblyopia, especially when the eyes are also nearsighted, farsighted, and / or astigmatism, the glasses can solve the whole problem. In other cases, wearing glasses can be used in combination with other treatments to cure amblyopia. Tell your doctor or an optometrist if you want to wear glasses to treat amblyopia.
   • For children of a certain age, contact lenses can be worn instead of glasses.
   • Note that people with amblyopia may find it difficult at first than when wearing glasses. Because they are used to weak vision and need time to gradually adjust to vision often.
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Method 2 of 2: Treatment of eyes with severe amblyopia

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   Go through the surgical procedure. Surgery may be performed on the eye muscles to straighten the eye if other non-surgical methods are unsuccessful. Surgery may also help with vision impairment if it is caused by cataracts. Surgery may also come with the use of eye patch, eye drops, or glasses, or if it works well then surgery alone is sufficient.

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   Exercise your eyes as advised by your doctor. Eye exercises should be done before or after surgery to correct poor vision habits and to practice the comfortable and normal use of the eyes.
   • Because vision impairment is often accompanied by weak eye muscles in "bad directions", exercise can strengthen weak eye muscles and improve eye muscles on both sides.

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   Stick to your doctor's regular eye exams. Even after successful surgery, it could return in the future. Make sure you follow your doctor's eye exam schedule so they can help you avoid this problem. advertisement

Advice

• Tests with the ciliary drop may be needed to detect the disease as a child.
• See an ophthalmologist for testing and diagnosis.
• Improvement is possible at any age, but if detected and treated in time, better results.

Warning

• If not detected and treated in time, vision impairment can cause permanent vision loss synonymous with cube vision loss (perception depth in the eyes).