A 50-year-old member asked:
How can i improve vision in a "lazy eye"?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Amblyopia: Amblyopia is a condition in which an eye which is otherwise normal, sees less well. It is almost always caused by some eye malposition or refractive differencies between the two eyes in infancy and early childhood. The pattern of amblyopia becomes fixed if not treated by age 8 years. After that, exercises, etc. Cannot correct the condition. The eye may drift from the other - termed "lazy eye".
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Rx May help: Ambliopia is the process where the brain ignores the "camera" picture from one eye because it is less clear or causes double vision. It can sometimes be improved if the weaker eye is strengthened (glasses), the stronger eye is patched or if the eye is lined up better with surgery. If the process has gone on too long, the brain ignores the fix & surgery is simply cosmetic.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
What can be done to improve vision of lazy eye?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Rx May help: Lazy eye is the process where the brain ignores the "camera" picture from one eye because it is less clear or causes double vision. It can sometimes be improved if the weaker eye is strengthened (glasses), the stronger eye is patched or if the eye is lined up better with surgery. If the process has gone on too long, the brain ignores the fix & surgery is simply cosmetic.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
When can you have vision therapy on a lazy eye?
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Dr. David Kiraanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
As soon as possible.: Earlier treatment for amblyopia usually results in improved outcomes. Therefore, early identification of the problem and treatment is essential especially in children.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Can vision therapy treat lazy eye?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Generally no: Vision therapy is an untested procedure, advocated by "vision therapy optometrists". It has never been subjected to clinical trials and more experienced clinicians feel that it is of no benefit. For adults with a 'lazy' eye, it is definitely not worth doing.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Can double vision/lazy eye be cured with surgery?
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Dr. John Odetteanswered
Ophthalmology 17 years experience
Sometimes: Prisms can be used in glasses if the double vision/lazy eye is small to correct things without surgery. If the defect is to large, prisms are not a realistic option.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Unequal vision is causing a lazy eye, how can this be fixed?
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Dr. Cornelia Franzanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Patching: Patching the good or strong eye is still the first treatment for lazy eye. If you have not seen an eye doctor, i would.
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