Question
My 7-year-old son has myopia and his eyes have been very itchy, red, and have bloodshot veins recently. After examination, it was diagnosed as strabismus. Why can’t children with amblyopia have strabismus surgery first?
Answer
According to clinical diagnosis, children with amblyopia and strabismus should first be treated for amblyopia rather than strabismus. Normally, eyes may present physiological rest tears when at rest. If a child with strabismus undergoes surgery first, they may still need treatment for amblyopia. The most effective treatment for amblyopia is eye patching, which encourages the eyes to enter a physiological rest tear state.