Amblyopia and Your Child's Eyes
Amblyopia and Your Child's Eyes
If existing underlying problems are treated and the amblyopia is detected and treated early, most children will gain vision. Amblyopia becomes much more difficult to treat after about 7-9 years of age, so stick to the recommendations about early childhood exams.
Follow your doctor's advice about treatment even when it’s difficult -- many children do not want to wear an eye patch every day. With the use of atropine as an alternative method of treatment, success is now possible in a larger proportion of children with amblyopia.
Amblyopia and Your Child's Eyes
In this article
- What Causes Amblyopia?
- How Is Amblyopia Diagnosed?
- How Is Amblyopia Treated?
- What Is the Outlook for Children With Amblyopia?
What Is the Outlook for Children With Amblyopia?
If existing underlying problems are treated and the amblyopia is detected and treated early, most children will gain vision. Amblyopia becomes much more difficult to treat after about 7-9 years of age, so stick to the recommendations about early childhood exams.
Follow your doctor's advice about treatment even when it’s difficult -- many children do not want to wear an eye patch every day. With the use of atropine as an alternative method of treatment, success is now possible in a larger proportion of children with amblyopia.