Question 1

how would wearing an eye patch affect your vision?

Accepted Answer

In an adult,: it has no effect.  In a child, it can blind the patched eye.

Question 2

what eye injury would need an eye patch?

Accepted Answer

Most: The majority of eye injuries would need an eye patch at some point in the treatment plan.

Question 3

does wearing an eye patch change your vision?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The patch of course blocks the vision in the eye covered but does not change the condition of the underlying eye.   Patching is used in infants and children to force an increase in vision in the open eye to prevent a condition called amblyopia.  But such an effect is not seen in adults.

Question 4

can wearing an eye patch for a few days damage my eyesight?

Accepted Answer

No: Wearing a patch will not harm an adult's eyes.  This is not true for children who are in first decade of life.

Question 5

do i have to wear an eye patch after having a cataract removed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most eye surgeons instruct patients to use an eye shield or glasses after surgery during the day, and to sleep with the eye shield for 1 week to prevent inadvertent trauma.  Good luck...

Question 6

is wearing an eye patch required after having a cataract removed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some docs like to place an eye patch after the surgery.  But all the patients need an eye shield during bed time to prevent accidental rubbing of the eye the first 2 weeks after the surgery.

Question 7

is it recommended to wear an eye patch to protect my scratched cornea?

Accepted Answer

No: Simple corneal abrasions do not need to be treated by patching the eye. According to a new review of studies, patching can initially slow healing and does not reduce pain.

Question 8

what are eye injuries that would need an eye patch for 3 months?

Accepted Answer

None: A seeing eye would never be patched for this long.  Unless you are completely blind and an eye doctor stated that you could wear a patch for cosmetic reasons.  Good luck :-).

Question 9

can an eye patch help treat central serous retinopathy?

Accepted Answer

No: Csr is typically treated with a watch and wait approach . Occasionally laser can be used to hasten the recovery. New injectable drugs are also being explored.

Question 10

can i wear an eye patch while driving to correct double vision?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: An eye patch will most definitely cure double vision caused by eye misalignment (binocular diplopia) but raises other issues regarding visual field and depth perception.  Most municipalities allow driving with only one eye - check locally and do what you feel safe with.  Hopefully, the problem is only temporary.

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