Amblyopia or Lazy Eye as it\u2019s commonly called is an eye\ncondition that usually develops in children. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lazy eye is most commonly caused by an imbalance in the\nmuscles that position the eyes. The\nimbalance can cause the eyes to turn into the or away from the nose. This action prevents the eyes from working\ntogether and may be the reason for a difference in vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Mayo Clinic, some signs and symptoms of\nlazy eye are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mayo Clinic also\nstates that, \u201cIt’s important to start treatment for lazy eye as soon as\npossible in childhood, when the complicated connections between the eye and the\nbrain are forming. The best results occur when treatment starts before age 7,\nalthough half of children between the ages of 7 and 17 respond to treatment\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To diagnose lazy eye,\na standard eye exam such as a 20\/20 eye chart screening is not a satisfactory. Diagnosis\noften times is made in younger children by using eye drops to dilate their\neyes, using a lighted magnifying device to detect cataracts and assess their\nability to stare at a moving object and follow it. In older children, tests using symbols or\nletters can access their vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treatment options\ndepend on the cause of lazy eye and on how much the condition is affecting your\nchild’s vision. Your doctor might recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Activities such as\ndrawing, doing puzzles or computer games can also show positive results,\nhowever the effectiveness has not been proven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proper treatments\nfor lazy eye, usually improves vision within weeks to months. Treatment can\nlast from six months to two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is recommended that\nthe condition be monitored for recurrence of lazy eye. If lazy eye recurs,\ntreatment will need to start again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you would like to have your eyes, or the eyes of a loved one, examined, please call theat at to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n
All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Amblyopia or Lazy Eye as it\u2019s commonly called is an eye condition that usually develops in children. Lazy eye is most commonly caused by an imbalance in the muscles that position the eyes. The imbalance can cause the eyes to … Continue reading