Patient's question:
Female, 7 years old, my child has recently experienced a slight improvement in vision, making it difficult to see things clearly. When checked at the hospital, the doctor said it was mild strabismus. I want to know what to do for a child who has amblyopia.Doctor's answer:
First, it's important to carefully examine before undergoing surgery for amblyopia. First, determine whether it's refractive amblyopia, strabismic amblyopia, or amblyopia caused by loss of form vision. Then, have a thorough examination in the hospital, including a pupil dilation eye exam. If it's strabismic amblyopia, the synoptophore is a useful examination tool. If glasses are worn, the strabismus degree may increase, indicating partial accommodative strabismus. It's still necessary to wear glasses first and not rush into surgery. That's not the case. Partial accommodative esotropia and intermittent exotropia are not necessarily better treated with earlier surgery. Children typically undergo general anesthesia for surgery. If there are no systemic diseases or colds, the risk is generally not significant.