Patient's question:
A 5-year-old child who just turned 5 had a dilated eye exam at the hospital last month. Their uncorrected vision was 0.5 in the left eye and 0.6 in the right eye. They have myopic astigmatism with 125 degrees of myopia in the left eye and 150 degrees in the right eye. Their myopia reserve value is only 50. After correction, their vision improved to 0.7 in the left eye and 0.9 in the right eye.Doctor's answer:
It is not recommended because the child is still young and the skin is quite delicate. If the monocular amblyopia is caused by neurosuppression, the treatment using a black eye patch is effective. Try to persist with it for as long as possible to consolidate the vision. If it is what is called hypermetropic amblyopia or myopic amblyopia, glasses are not needed. For details, please consult! If it really doesn't work, it is recommended to wear glasses. Regular follow-ups are necessary, and if any fluctuations in vision are detected, immediate treatment measures should be taken!