Question
Male, 8 years old, always unable to see things clearly, seeing people as if through a mosaic. Upon vision test, it was found that he has an astigmatic condition. What should be done for a child with amblyopia and astigmatism?
Answer
Amblyopia can be treated with monocular occlusion, covering the stronger eye for about 3 days, then switching to covering the amblyopic eye for 1 day, which can effectively and significantly improve the condition. Astigmatism should be corrected with astigmatic glasses, as severe astigmatism can exacerbate amblyopia. It is recommended to consult an ophthalmology hospital for the best approach. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients should seek systematic and standardized examinations at regular three-level A hospitals as soon as possible based on their own conditions to receive appropriate treatment. In addition, patients need to maintain regular lifestyles, do well in cold prevention and warmth preservation, consume more light and soft foods in daily diet, ensure good ventilation, and drink more hot water.