Lazy Eye Treatment

Lazy Eye Treatment

WHAT IS AMBLYOPIA (LAZY EYE)?

Amblyopia, commonly known as LAZY EYE, is the eye condition noted by reduced vision not corrected by glasses, contact lenses and surgery.

CAUSES OF LAZY EYE

Anything that interferes with clear vision in either eye during the critical period (BIRTH TO 6 YEARS OF AGE) can cause lazy eye.
The most common causes of lazy eye are

• Constant strabismus (Constant turn of one eye).
• Anisometropia (Different vision / Prescription in each eye)
• Blockage of an eye due to cataract, Trauma, Lid droops etc.

TREATMENT OF LAZY EYE

Treatment involves

• Glasses
• Vision Therapy
• Patching
• Orthoptics: It is the medical term for eye muscle training procedures provided by EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS.

SIGNS THAT A CHILD MAY HAVE VISION PROBLEMS INCLUDE

• Constant Eye Rubbing
• Squinting
• Frequent headaches
• Difficulty in Reading
• Watering of eyes
• Sitting too close to the T.V.
• Inability to read the black-board.
• Lack of concentration or Underachieving at school. Poor vision is very likely to cause problems with reading and writing.                                                                                                                             

1. Vision Therapy Kit for Home
2. Customized NET exercises
3. Exercise with Machine at Clinic