Question
What are the treatment methods for amblyopia?
Answer
Hello, amblyopia is a common pediatric eye disease in clinical ophthalmology. It is a condition that occurs during infancy or early childhood due to various reasons such as perception, movement, conduction, and visual center issues, which prevent the eyes from receiving appropriate visual stimulation, leading to impaired visual function. This condition is primarily characterized by reduced vision and binocular single vision dysfunction. In our country, the prevalence of amblyopia is about 2-4%, mostly affecting one eye but can also affect both eyes. It is classified according to etiology as follows: (1) strabismic amblyopia; (2) refractive error amblyopia; (3) anisometropic amblyopia; (4) visual deprivation amblyopia; (5) congenital amblyopia. The key to treating amblyopia lies in early detection and early treatment.