Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has recently noticed that the child enjoys watching TV with his head tilted. He always squints while watching TV. Later, a hospital examination revealed mild myopia and strabismus. Can surgery be performed for amblyopia?Doctor's answer:
When weak vision is detected, it is important to seek early treatment, which can initially be corrected through glasses. Early detection and early treatment of weak vision offer the possibility of recovery, with the best time for treatment being before the age of 6. It is important to pay attention to a child's posture, prevent prolonged use of mobile phones or computers, and avoid reading in dim light. If glasses correction is not effective, surgical treatment should be recommended.The principles of weak vision treatment include correcting refractive errors; for central fixation, methods such as occlusion therapy, visual stimulation therapy, and pressure therapy can significantly improve vision; for peripheral fixation, methods such as afterimage therapy, red filter or red flash therapy, Haidinger brushes, and recovery of macular foveal fixation; as well as binocular vision machine training, among others. There is no specific medicinal treatment for weak vision. It is recommended to seek a thorough examination at the hospital as early as possible, and laser surgery should be considered if necessary.