Question
My son has amblyopia in his left eye, and after two months of wearing glasses for treatment, his uncorrected vision has declined from 0.4 to 0.1. Why is this happening? And should I continue the treatment? Is there a chance for his uncorrected vision to recover?
Answer
It’s important to understand common misconceptions about amblyopia treatment when starting the process. Firstly, the golden period for treating amblyopia is before the age of 2, and up to 8 years old is also a sensitive period; treatment effectiveness diminishes after the age of 14. Secondly, amblyopia and myopia are different eye conditions; amblyopia not only affects vision but also visual functions such as stereopsis, and treatment should not rely solely on wearing glasses but also involve amblyopia training.