Lazy eye, medically known as amblyopia, is a condition in which one eye has lower visual acuity that cannot be corrected with glasses or lenses. Although the eyes are physically healthy, the brain has not learned well at an early age to process the visual information of that eye. This condition is often not adequately treated, although the solutions are largely available.
Causes of a lazy eye:
- Visual deprivation at a young age, such as uncorrected cataract or untreated refraction abnormalities.
- Strabism (scalary), where one eye deviates and the brain learns to ignore that eye.
- Premature birth increases the risk of amblyopia.
- Eye diseases such as congenital cataracts can also lead to visual deprivation and amblyopia.
Diagnosis and Screening:
- Early screening, as carried out by Child and Family, is essential to detect risk factors.
- Parents should be alert to signs of eye problems in their children and if necessary consult an ophthalmologist.
Treatment options:
- Wearing glasses can be an effective preventive or treatment option, especially if refraction abnormalities are corrected early.
- Pasting the good eye is sometimes used to stimulate the brain to use the lazy eye, but this is not always the most effective approach.
- Visual therapy, including exercises to improve eye cooperation and depth vision, may be necessary for more comprehensive treatment.
- A combination of glasses, pasting and visual therapy often offers the best results.
Treatment in adults:
- Although amblyopia is best treated at a young age, the brain remains lifelong plastic and can also be treated later on.
- However, treatment at a later age requires more motivation and dedication of the patient.
It is crucial to take the treatment of amblyopia seriously and promote early screening and intervention to prevent permanent visual problems. With proper guidance, people with amblipopie can achieve better quality of life and improved visual functioning.
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