Patient's question:
Boy, 6 years old, my child has myopia, and recently his eyes are itchy and red with some blood vessels. After examination, it was said that the child has amblyopia. What should be done about the child's amblyopia?Doctor's answer:
Be patient, persistent, and confident. It is absolutely essential not to rush. The treatment for amblyopia is a slow process, and significant improvements in vision also progress gradually. The duration of treatment can range from 1 to 2 years to as long as 7 to 8 years. Some parents are impatient and strongly desire to correct their child's amblyopia within a few months. At times, some parents become impatient when they don't see immediate results and relax their guidance and encouragement, allowing the child's treatment to be delayed. This is mainly due to a lack of understanding that visual function development is a slow process.