Patient's question:
Female, 7 years old, the child said they can't see distant objects clearly, and also can't see the blackboard clearly during class. They are very worried that this situation will worsen. If a child is found to have amblyopia, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Your child's diagnosis of amblyopia should be basically correct. The vision can be corrected to 0.4 and 0.5, which is still acceptable. In fact, the treatment for amblyopia is mainly before the age of 12, and the best treatment is before the age of 7. The treatment for amblyopia cannot be too fast, and it is not a matter of a day or two. In addition to the doctor's careful examination and guidance, it requires the cooperation of the child and the parents. Otherwise, it will not only be twice the effort with half the result but may also be abandoned halfway. The main treatment involves wearing glasses, patching, and fine motor skill training, in addition to the treatment with amblyopia devices, all of which are essential. Treatment must be carried out with the cooperation of the doctor, the child, the teacher, and the parents.