Patient's question:
Boy, 5 years old, my child has myopia, and recently his eyes are itchy and red with many blood vessels. After examination, it was found that the child has mild strabismus. What are the better treatment methods for amblyopia?Doctor's answer:
Downward gaze often excludes strabismus, as strabismus clinically presents with unclear vision both near and far. Some downward gazes may also develop accommodative esotropia. Your child's strabismus may be related to downward gaze strabismus or congenital strabismus. Your child's downward gaze degree is relatively high, making it unlikely that glasses can be avoided.First, it is recommended to wear glasses while also performing daily amblyopia training. Amblyopia training is very crucial. Regular eye examinations are necessary. Through treatment, the downward gaze degree can gradually increase. If your child is older and reaches 18 years, it will be very difficult to treat further.
If strabismus is present, wearing glasses first may reduce it, making surgery unnecessary. However, if strabismus still exists after wearing glasses, some types of strabismus may require surgical treatment.