Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) in Children and Babies
Lazy eye or as it is medically called amblyopia, in children and infants, vision loss is a condition in which one eye is weaker than the other. In this condition, the brain favors the stronger eye while excluding the weaker eye from vision processing, which causes the vision in that eye to decrease over time.
With early diagnosis and treatment, lazy eye can be completely corrected. That's why regular eye checkups are so important.
Frequently asked questions?
What are the symptoms of lazy eye?
Main symptoms that families should pay attention to:
- Focusing with one eye or not using the other eye
- Strabismus (eyes looking in different directions)
- Blurred vision
- Itching, pain or discomfort in the eyes
- Difficulty with reading and visual tasks
If any of these symptoms are noticed, an ophthalmologist should be consulted.
- Focusing with one eye or not using the other eye
- Strabismus (eyes looking in different directions)
- Blurred vision
- Itching, pain or discomfort in the eyes
- Difficulty with reading and visual tasks
If any of these symptoms are noticed, an ophthalmologist should be consulted.
What Causes Lazy Eye?
The main causes of amblyopia are:
- Eye disorders (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
- Drooping eyelids or other eye structural problems
- Dry eyes or infections
- Genetic predisposition
- Strabismus or inconsistency of the eyes
- If early vision problems are not treated, lazy eye may develop.
- Eye disorders (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
- Drooping eyelids or other eye structural problems
- Dry eyes or infections
- Genetic predisposition
- Strabismus or inconsistency of the eyes
- If early vision problems are not treated, lazy eye may develop.
What are the Treatment Options for Lazy Eye?
Treatment for amblyopia varies depending on the individual and the cause, but successful results are achieved when applied at an early age. The main treatment methods are:
1. Glasses or Contact Lenses
It is used to correct vision defects and reduce the difference between the two eyes.
2. Eye Exercises
It is applied to strengthen the eye muscles and improve focus.
3. Eye Closure Treatment
Covering the stronger eye for certain periods of time encourages the weaker eye to work.
4. CAM Therapy (Computer-Assisted Vision Therapy)
The optic nerves are strengthened by giving visual stimulation with special computer programs.
5. Neurovision
An advanced therapy method that supports the development of the connection between the brain and the eye.
6. Surgical Intervention
In rare cases, especially structural eye problems, surgery may be necessary.
1. Glasses or Contact Lenses
It is used to correct vision defects and reduce the difference between the two eyes.
2. Eye Exercises
It is applied to strengthen the eye muscles and improve focus.
3. Eye Closure Treatment
Covering the stronger eye for certain periods of time encourages the weaker eye to work.
4. CAM Therapy (Computer-Assisted Vision Therapy)
The optic nerves are strengthened by giving visual stimulation with special computer programs.
5. Neurovision
An advanced therapy method that supports the development of the connection between the brain and the eye.
6. Surgical Intervention
In rare cases, especially structural eye problems, surgery may be necessary.