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Does anyone know about Amblyopia, eye disorder?

Maria E - 2009-02-05 20:27:09 - Other - Diseases

My kid 4 has this and astigmatism (which is mild). Doctor order eye glasses but they say it can not be corrected. Is that true?

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It may be worthwhile to see another eye doctor, especially a pediatric ophthalmologist. The quote is from the 3rd source. "Previously, eye care professionals often thought that treating amblyopia in older children would be of little benefit. However, surprising results from a nationwide clinical trial show that many children age seven through 17 with amblyopia may benefit from treatments that are more commonly used on younger children. This study shows that age alone should not be used as a factor to decide whether or not to treat a child for amblyopia."

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Ask a good ophthalmologist. Eye muscle surgery is often corrective.

It may be worthwhile to see another eye doctor, especially a pediatric ophthalmologist. The quote is from the 3rd source. "Previously, eye care professionals often thought that treating amblyopia in older children would be of little benefit. However, surprising results from a nationwide clinical trial show that many children age seven through 17 with amblyopia may benefit from treatments that are more commonly used on younger children. This study shows that age alone should not be used as a factor to decide whether or not to treat a child for amblyopia."