Understanding Amblyopia: Can Astigmatism and Hyperopia Be Treated?
Amblyopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia? I was diagnosed with astigmatism and hyperopia when I was six years old, and the degrees were quite severe. I've been wearing glasses for the past ten years, but my prescription hasn't improved much. What should I do? I've hea...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Chen Chen: If your prescription has not changed and your vision remains stable, it indicates that your eyes are stable, which is a positive sign. You can wear suitable glasses. Currently, hyperopia and astigmatism can also be treated with laser surgery, but proper preoperat...[Read More] Understanding Amblyopia: Can Astigmatism and Hyperopia Be Treated?
Can Modern Technology Improve Amblyopia in Patients with High Myopia?
Amblyopia issues With a congenital condition of amblyopia in the right eye and myopia of -5.00 diopters, is it still possible to improve the amblyopia with current technology and techniques?
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Xiao Cheng: The visual development of children is highly plastic. The earlier amblyopia is treated, the greater the chance of success; after the age of ten, visual development has typically stabilized, making treatment at that stage quite challenging. Therefore, with curre...[Read More] Can Modern Technology Improve Amblyopia in Patients with High Myopia?
Choosing the Right Glasses for Children with Hyperopia and Amblyopia
Pediatric hyperopia and amblyopia? Hello, the child is currently 5 years and 7 months old. A month ago, it was diagnosed that the right eye has hyperopia while the left eye is normal, leading to anisometropia and subsequently amblyopia. Four hospitals provided the following repor...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Hello: First of all, the differences in measurements for children at different institutions are primarily due to the strength of the cycloplegic agents used. Children have very strong ciliary muscle capabilities, and the refractive error can vary significantly between a tense and...[Read More] Choosing the Right Glasses for Children with Hyperopia and Amblyopia
Can Myopia or Amblyopia Improve with Reduced Screen Time?
Is it possible for true myopia or amblyopia to decrease in severity? If I stop using the computer and phone so much and massage around my eyes while looking into the distance, can I reduce my myopia, which is currently around -300, and astigmatism, which is -100, to -100 over tim...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Hello: First, the definition of amblyopia in adults should be that visual acuity remains below normal values even after wearing appropriate corrective lenses, and there are no other optic nerve or retinal diseases. Therefore, if the accuracy of the prescription is uncertain or if...[Read More] Can Myopia or Amblyopia Improve with Reduced Screen Time?
Should Surgery Be Considered for Retinal Detachment in Children?
Is surgical treatment necessary for retinal detachment? Hello, Doctor He! My child is currently in the ninth grade and has been receiving regular check-ups for amblyopia at Taichung Veterans General Hospital since the third grade (every 3 to 6 months). Due to academic pressures a...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello: Generally, the issue of retinal detachment can be confirmed through a dilated fundus examination. I'm not sure why Chang Gung Memorial Hospital requires fundus photography to confirm this issue. Retinal detachment typically requires surgery, but without knowing your c...[Read More] Should Surgery Be Considered for Retinal Detachment in Children?
Understanding Amblyopia: Is It Severe Enough for Disability Benefits?
Amblyopia, is this considered very serious? Left eye: 0.5, Right eye: 0.5; Left eye astigmatism: 275, Right eye astigmatism: 225; Left eye myopia: 575, Right eye myopia: 525. Can I apply for disability with these conditions?
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
This does not meet the criteria for disability.[Read More] Understanding Amblyopia: Is It Severe Enough for Disability Benefits?
Understanding Your Child's Vision: Addressing Nearsightedness and Astigmatism
A child who is about to turn three years old has a visual acuity of 0.7 in both eyes? My child will turn three in four days. A month ago, we visited an ophthalmologist because since birth, the lower eyelashes have been rubbing against the eyeball, causing excessive tearing and di...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear Min-Hsin, Hello! The visual development of a three-year-old child is not yet complete, and a visual acuity of 0.7 is not considered abnormal. In simple terms, his current visual development status is normal (no amblyopia). However, due to the presence of significant refract...[Read More] Understanding Your Child's Vision: Addressing Nearsightedness and Astigmatism
Understanding Hyperopia in Children: Do Glasses Help Reduce Vision Issues?
Farsightedness correction glasses Hello, doctor: I would like to ask about my child who is almost six years old. The child has hyperopia of +3.50 in the left eye and +2.50 in the right eye. In late March of this year, the doctor diagnosed the left eye with anisometropic amblyopia...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear Ms. Jing, Regarding your child's age (under 7 years old), the development of visual acuity has not yet fully stabilized. Wearing properly prescribed hyperopic glasses can help stabilize visual development and prevent the occurrence of amblyopia; it is not intended to r...[Read More] Understanding Hyperopia in Children: Do Glasses Help Reduce Vision Issues?
Understanding Amblyopia and Retinal Detachment Symptoms in High Myopia
Symptoms of amblyopia and retinopathy? Hello Doctor: I am currently studying abroad and facing language barriers, making it difficult to consult local physicians. I cannot return to Taiwan during the semester. I have high myopia in one eye with a prescription of -1500, and I rely...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, although there are some potential warning signs of retinal detachment (such as an increase in floaters and seeing flashes of light), most patients encountered in clinical practice do not have any warning signs. Many patients are asymptomatic, and the condition is often dis...[Read More] Understanding Amblyopia and Retinal Detachment Symptoms in High Myopia
Addressing Myopia and Astigmatism in Children: A Guide for Parents
Myopia in children Hello Doctor: When my child was 5 years old, it was discovered that both eyes had approximately 200 degrees of astigmatism. The doctor diagnosed amblyopia, and after corrective lenses were prescribed, the vision improved to 1.0 (though numbers that are too clos...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear Kathy, 1. There are various concentrations of long-acting mydriatics; lower concentrations may be ineffective, while higher concentrations can be inconvenient for daily life. In fact, the eye drops mainly play a supportive role, and it is essential to focus on improving the...[Read More] Addressing Myopia and Astigmatism in Children: A Guide for Parents
Understanding Amblyopia: Choosing the Right Prescription for Your Child
Amblyopia-related Hello, Doctor. I have a question regarding my five-year-old child. We went to Clinic A for a vision check, where they used a mild dilating agent. The assessment showed that the right eye is normal, while the left eye has hyperopia of 200 degrees, which is classi...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear Mandy, In theory, the degree of hyperopia measured after instilling cycloplegic agents should be higher and relatively more accurate. However, it is also important to consider whether the ciliary muscle has reached a fully relaxed state after the drops, as well as potential...[Read More] Understanding Amblyopia: Choosing the Right Prescription for Your Child
Understanding Amblyopia Treatment: Key Questions Answered by an Expert
Amblyopia correction Hello Dr. Chuang, I have a few questions regarding amblyopia correction: 1. Is it better to correct with glasses that fully address hyperopia? Would reducing the prescription by 50 diopters affect the correction? 2. What is the difference between patching o...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear Kiwi, Regarding the questions you raised, here are the answers: 1. Is it better to correct with glasses that match the full hyperopia prescription? --> If the prescription was obtained after "appropriate" dilation, then using the full prescription will provide...[Read More] Understanding Amblyopia Treatment: Key Questions Answered by an Expert
Understanding Severe Amblyopia and Diplopia in a 7-Year-Old: Treatment Options
7-year-old with amblyopia of varying degrees ~ severe amblyopia in one eye + diplopia issues? The 7-year-old patient has amblyopia with severe vision impairment in the right eye: uncorrected vision is 0.03 (after dilation - myopia of -9.00 and astigmatism of -3.00). There is a ph...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear Mommy, Hello! Based on the information you provided, your child is already seven years old. Generally speaking, although the critical period for treatment has been missed, there is still room for improvement with increased effort! The treatment for amblyopia should begin wi...[Read More] Understanding Severe Amblyopia and Diplopia in a 7-Year-Old: Treatment Options
New Hope for Amblyopia: Exploring Retrograde Neurotherapy
New treatments for amblyopia? I have congenital amblyopia (in one eye) with a prescription of -1000 diopters in my right eye. I came across "retrograde neurotherapy" online, which claims it "might" improve my condition. However, I am already 18 years old and h...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear Mimi, Hello. "Retrograde Neurological Therapy," also known as "Correlative Neuromodulation Therapy (CNT)," is primarily used to address disorders related to autonomic nervous system dysregulation. Its concept of "rebooting the nervous system" i...[Read More] New Hope for Amblyopia: Exploring Retrograde Neurotherapy
Understanding the Surge in Myopia Among Children: Causes and Solutions
The surge in myopia among children? Hello, doctor. My daughter is currently in the second grade of elementary school (just turned seven). She has been having her eyes checked since she was three years old. The results from her dilated eye exams showed myopia of -0.50/-0.75 and as...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, 1. To prevent children from developing myopia or increasing their myopic degree, outdoor activities are as important as using eye drops. It is recommended to address both aspects simultaneously. 2. Astigmatism generally does not change significantly unless there is trau...[Read More] Understanding the Surge in Myopia Among Children: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Strabismus in Toddlers: Expert Advice for Concerned Parents
Esotropia in a three-year-old child? Dear Doctor, I would like to seek your advice. My child is about to turn three years old. We noticed a cross-eye phenomenon when he was around two years old and have consulted three different hospitals for examination. Each physician has prov...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear Parents, What is commonly referred to as "crossed eyes" is known as esotropia, which, compared to exotropia, is more likely to lead to amblyopia in children. Therefore, it requires special attention in clinical practice. The causes of esotropia generally include d...[Read More] Understanding Strabismus in Toddlers: Expert Advice for Concerned Parents
Seeking Recommendations for Vision Therapy Specialists
Please recommend an ophthalmologist? Thank you very much for the information provided by the doctor. Could you recommend a suitable doctor for the treatment of amblyopia? I sincerely appreciate it.
Dr. Qiu Hanqing Reply:
Thank you for your hard work! I recommend that you first visit a nearby ophthalmology clinic for an initial examination to establish a diagnosis. If a referral to a related specialty is needed, the clinic physician will arrange it for you. Additionally, you can also consult the p...[Read More] Seeking Recommendations for Vision Therapy Specialists
Can Amblyopia Be Treated in a 15-Year-Old? Effective Solutions Explored
How to treat amblyopia? The 15-year-old child has amblyopia with a corrected visual acuity of only 0.6. Are there any treatment options available?
Dr. Qiu Hanqing Reply:
Thank you for your hard work! Diseases of the cornea, lens, and retina can also cause blurred vision. Therefore, if visual acuity is only 0.6, we must first conduct a thorough examination to establish a diagnosis before providing appropriate treatment. If the diagnosis is amblyop...[Read More] Can Amblyopia Be Treated in a 15-Year-Old? Effective Solutions Explored
Can Surgery Correct Amblyopia in Children? Understanding Treatment Options
Can refractive amblyopia be treated with surgery? A child turned 6 years old this March. At 3.5 years old, their vision was checked and diagnosed with myopia of -5.00 and -6.00, and astigmatism of -2.50 and -3.00, leading to the prescription of glasses (congenital amblyopia). The...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear Mandy, There are many types of pediatric amblyopia, including strabismic amblyopia, refractive amblyopia, anisometropic amblyopia, and deprivation amblyopia. The condition you mentioned that requires surgical correction is likely strabismic amblyopia. Improvement in visual ...[Read More] Can Surgery Correct Amblyopia in Children? Understanding Treatment Options
Can Amblyopia Be Treated? Understanding Options for Vision Improvement
Can amblyopia be treated? I am 25 years old and have congenital hyperopia. I want to undergo laser surgery to correct 400 degrees of hyperopia and 200 degrees of astigmatism. I visited Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and the doctor said that laser surgery could eliminate my need fo...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, the golden period for treating amblyopia is before the age of 9; after that, the treatment effects are generally poor. Laser treatment changes the refractive error, not the amblyopic condition. As for a 25-year-old, there currently seems to be no clear and effective treatm...[Read More] Can Amblyopia Be Treated? Understanding Options for Vision Improvement