Patient's question:
Hello, aren't the symptoms of amblyopia the same as nearsightedness, which is not being able to see things clearly? So, how is amblyopia carefully checked out? Is there a specific careful examination method to know if you actually have amblyopia? How difficult is this examination method?Doctor's answer:
Strabismus is a condition where the best-corrected visual acuity of one or both eyes is elevated due to various different causes, with no signs of organic inflammation upon careful eye examination. Strabismus requires a thorough examination in a formal hospital ophthalmology department. The method involves first carefully checking the vision. If the vision is still twisted, refractive correction and fundus examination should be performed. If there is refractive error, after correction, the vision cannot reach normal levels, but the fundus is normal, in which case it can be diagnosed as strabismus.