Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, my child has myopia, and recently his eyes have been itchy and red with some blood vessels. After examination, it was said that the child has amblyopia. What are the differences between amblyopia and myopia?Doctor's answer:
First and foremost, it is caused by refractive errors of the eyes. However, myopia is mainly due to abnormal image formation, where the image is not focused on the retina but in front of it. On the other hand, amblyopia is generally caused by other diseases or congenital developmental abnormalities, such as refractive media opacity or strabismus, and the treatment for glasses is also different. Different causes lead to different symptoms. Patients need to go to a formal Grade III-A hospital for systematic and standardized examinations as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water daily.