Question 1

do lazy eye exercises correct amblyopia?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Eye exercises help to align the eyes in cases of mild strabismus.  If the alignment is sufficiently incorrect then glasses, patching and even surgery may be necessary.

Question 2

can doing lazy eye exercises correct amblyopia naturally?

Accepted Answer

No: They have no evidence based value & their pursuit could delay worthwhile treatment & increase the chances that the condition will  be permanent.

Question 3

is it true that  special eye exercises could correct lazy eye  ?

Accepted Answer

No: Proper treatment involves evaluation by an ophthalmologist & specific use of patching, lenses or surgery. Exercises are a waste of time.

Question 4

when i read i seem to go cross-eyed. do you know any eye exercises that can help?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Please see your eye doctor to make sure that you have the coreect eyeglass prescription if any.  You may also need to see a eye muscle specialist (strabismus specialist).  Speak to your eye doctr and good luck!

Question 5

what are eye therapy exercises that help strabismus?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Certain strabismus types can be helped with pencil push ups, theoretically, trying to keep the eyes in alignment (look at pencil as you move it away & near). If amblyopia present (lazy eye), patching is needed if a young child.

Question 6

i've hidden strabismus makes my eyes slightly outside it occurs when i look to far object what exercises i can do to strength the muscle?

Accepted Answer

Exercise won't help: There is no real evidence that eye "exercises" help strabismus. Your best bet for relief is to see your ophthalmologist to determine if new glasses (perhaps with a prism) will help. If not, there may be a surgical option that helps.

Question 7

i have severe strabismus and i'm an adult, it started in one eye, and now the other seems to be doing the same. will it continue to get worse?

Accepted Answer

Ophthamologist: In most cases, strabismus can be treated. Get a consult fro an ophthamologist. You will get all the answers that you need. :)

Question 8

can a lazy eye returm after having strabismus repair surgery as an adult?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: Proper vision requires brain input of 2 similar sharp images by well aligned eyeballs.If one eye is sharper than the other, or alignment is bad,the brain may turn off one eye to stop a blurred image.If the vision is off in one eye for an extended period(yrs), amblyopia (lazy eye) can be permanent. Alignment surgery may not hold without vision to keep it on tract.Revision may be necessary/cosmetic

Question 9

i had strabismus surgery as an adult aged 31 it was mild and i wanted to know what the likelihood of it returning? also i smoke cannabis and havent done for 5 weeks now! can smoking weed bring back my lazy eye?

Accepted Answer

: I can't give you numbers but there are some basic factors to consider. Keeping lined up is influenced by the amount of vision in the weak eye. If it is good, your brain will keep you aligned by holding the tracking that allows depth perception. If the vision is minimal &amp; the procedure was more cosmetic, it will have a greater tendency to drift. I doubt the weed makes a difference, but no data

Question 10

every few months my eyes will go out of focus/almost cross when looking at my phone too long. its so rapid (1/10th second) then they focus again. it doesnt look like any nystagmus or strabismus videos ive seen. its only a split second and rare?

Accepted Answer

: What you described is not a cause for concern. Try to take short breaks when you have to look at your phone or other screen for a long time.
Wish you good health!

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Can doing lazy eye exercises correct amblyopia naturally?

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Is it true that special eye exercises could correct lazy eye ?

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When i read i seem to go cross-eyed. do you know any eye exercises that can help?

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What are eye therapy exercises that help strabismus?

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I've hidden strabismus makes my eyes slightly outside it occurs when i look to far object what exercises i can do to strength the muscle?

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I have severe strabismus and i'm an adult, it started in one eye, and now the other seems to be doing the same. will it continue to get worse?

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Can a lazy eye returm after having strabismus repair surgery as an adult?

A member asked:

I had strabismus surgery as an adult aged 31 it was mild and i wanted to know what the likelihood of it returning? also i smoke cannabis and havent done for 5 weeks now! can smoking weed bring back my lazy eye?

A member asked:

Every few months my eyes will go out of focus/almost cross when looking at my phone too long. its so rapid (1/10th second) then they focus again. it doesnt look like any nystagmus or strabismus videos ive seen. its only a split second and rare?

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