Question

A 3-year-old child often complains of eye discomfort and has been diagnosed with pediatric amblyopia after examination. I would like to know what treatment methods are available for pediatric amblyopia?

Answer

Pediatric amblyopia can be caused by congenital factors such as hereditary issues across generations, poor eye development during fetal stage, or acquired factors like poor eye development in early childhood. Amblyopia usually does not cause pain or itching and is often overlooked. The best treatment window is between 3 to 7 years old, with the latest not exceeding 12 years. Treatment methods include: 1. Needle threading training, where the child wears corrective glasses and uses a red thread to thread beads or needles, with each session involving threading 200 to 300 beads or needles to encourage the eyes to use near-distance vision more frequently and improve vision; 2. Red light flashing stimulation method, where the child wears corrective glasses and looks through a small hole at flashing red light with the amblyopic eye, for 10 to 15 minutes each session. Thank you for providing detailed information. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, I am more than happy to help you resolve them.