A member asked:

If my son reaches 20/20 in the amblyopic eye but the amblyopia is not resolved, is the vision going to get worse as he gets older? he is 7 1/2

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

More info needed?: 20/20 vision is normal. Most amblyopia eyes don't have normal vision. Is the non amblyopic eye 20/20? Then what is the visual acuity in the amblyopic eye? Light perception or 20/X? I'm not understanding the question fully. What is not resolved? Most people are thrilled to have 20/20 vision, usually without amblyopia. Please give us more info on this. Thanks!

Answered 1/4/2016

1.8k views

Thank

?Ur dfn of amblyopia: Some confuse the problem of eye alignment with amblyopia and I wonder if that is your confusion. Amblyopia is the brain turning off part/all of the input from an eye.This can be caused by or result in the eyes loosing alignment.If the strength of the eye is 20/20, alignment may return or surgery may be needed to help.Many can be helped at his age.

Answered 4/24/2016

1.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more