Question
A 14-year-old boy, after falling ill, has not seen any improvement from medication and still feels uncomfortable. What are the treatment methods for amblyopia?
Answer
Spectacle Fitting: Utilize 1% atropine eye drops or ointment to dilate the pupil, carefully examine the fundus for inflammation, and then perform detailed spectacle fitting to confirm the degree of refractive error. For those with downward or downward astigmatism, spectacle correction should be provided. Many children with strabismus find that their eyes no longer deviate or the degree of strabismus increases after wearing glasses for a period of time. For such children, it is important to encourage them to consistently wear glasses for both near and far distances without interruption. Generally, it takes about six months of consistent wear to see results. After wearing glasses, it is recommended to have a spectacle fitting every year to adjust the lens prescription as age increases.Covering the Healthy Eye: For those with a significant difference in refractive error between both eyes or those with downward strabismus and poorer vision in one eye, the method of covering the healthy eye can be adopted.