Patient's question:
A child in our class didn't come for tutoring yesterday. Her mother took her to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The child often had difficulty seeing the blackboard clearly. Her mother said the child has intermittent exotropia and amblyopia and needs to wear glasses. She also asked me to adjust the desk for the child. Can intermittent exotropia and amblyopia be cured?Doctor's answer:
Hello! If the strabismus-induced amblyopia is treated properly before the age of 8, it can usually be cured. However, if the age is below 8, the treatment effect is very poor. As the downward gaze strengthens with age and the eyeball grows, it generally becomes smaller. However, whether it disappears varies from person to person. Some individuals may need to wear a downward gaze mirror for a long time to correct their vision. I hope this can help you. Thank you!