Early detection and treatment of amblyopia can help children recover their vision.

Early detection and timely treatment of amblyopia are crucial.

What pediatric strabismus screening programs are available?

A 7-year-old boy has experienced a significant decline in vision, diagnosed with myopic amblyopia and strabismus. Parents are concerned and want to know what they should do.

Amblyopia is a common pediatric ophthalmological issue that, if untreated, may lead to blindness. Conservative treatment and surgical treatment are the two current therapies.

A 7-year-old girl recently experienced a decline in vision, struggling to see clearly. After a hospital check-up, the doctor diagnosed her with strabismic amblyopia. This article discusses what to do after a child is diagnosed with amblyopia. First, a thorough examination is necessary, as amblyopia does not require immediate surgery. The first step is to determine whether it is myopic, strabismic, or suppression-type amblyopia. A comprehensive examination using a phoropter is conducted in the hospital to confirm the strabismic type of amblyopia. The phoropter is an instrument used for detailed examinations. If glasses are worn, the degree of strabismus may increase, and some cases are due to accommodative strabismus. Do not rush into immediate surgery. Early surgery for some accommodative esotropia and intermittent exotropia may not necessarily be better. General anesthesia is required for pediatric surgeries, and the risk is usually low if there are no systemic diseases or colds.

Common causes of a child’s blinking, aside from eye lashes and inflammation, include 1. refractive errors, which may involve amblyopia or astigmatism; 2. habitual movements, which require a comprehensive ophthalmic examination, especially for vision issues. Pay particular attention to the checks for amblyopia and strabismus. If there are vision problems, treatment should be sought early.

An 11-year-old boy had normal vision during a physical examination on May 22, but on June 1, he suddenly developed severe strabismus and amblyopia in his right eye, with a high refractive error and disc edema. Further examination of fundus changes, iris alterations, and uveitis is required.

Strabismus is a congenital condition that may require surgical treatment.

Understanding the reasons for vision decline after wearing glasses for amblyopia and common treatment misconceptions