Question
How should we treat a child’s eye with r0 vision?
Answer
Early detection is crucial in treating amblyopia. For children under the age of 5, covering the stronger eye can result in better treatment outcomes. As the stronger eye is covered, it forces the brain to use the weaker eye more. In the age range of 5 to 9 years, the effectiveness of treatment depends on the age, severity of amblyopia, and compliance with treatment. Younger age tends to yield better treatment outcomes. Children aged 10 or older may also achieve quite good treatment results. When undergoing the covering treatment, it is important to pay attention to the condition of the covered eye (the stronger eye) to avoid the occurrence of deprivation amblyopia caused by covering.