Can Congenital Amblyopia Be Treated After Age 18?
Can congenital amblyopia be treated? My son is 18 years old and was diagnosed with congenital amblyopia during his recent physical examination. However, the ophthalmologist mentioned that he has missed the critical period for treatment and that it cannot be treated. Is there stil...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, the golden period for amblyopia treatment is before the age of 9, and the treatment outcomes are generally poor after that. As for an 18-year-old, there currently seems to be no clear and effective treatment methods. However, it is quite rare to discover amblyopia at the a...[Read More] Can Congenital Amblyopia Be Treated After Age 18?
Understanding Amblyopia Treatment for Children: Key Insights and Tips
Treatment for Amblyopia in Children Hello, my daughter is three and a half years old and underwent a vision test. After being dilated, it was found that she has over 200 degrees of astigmatism and over 400 degrees of hyperopia in both eyes, requiring corrective glasses. I later n...
Dr. Guo Jinliang Reply:
Based on the situation described in the letter, the examination by the physician indicates a problem with amblyopia, and it is recommended to wear glasses for treatment. The purpose of dilation is primarily to relax the muscles and obtain a more accurate prescription. There shoul...[Read More] Understanding Amblyopia Treatment for Children: Key Insights and Tips
Can Surgery Help with Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Myopia?
Strabismus, amblyopia, myopia? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask if strabismus, myopia, amblyopia, and photophobia can be treated with surgery. Will surgery improve these conditions? I have these symptoms, and my lenses need to be custom-made. Are there any cases that I can refe...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Strabismus surgery involves adjusting the position of the eyes by operating on the muscles outside the eyeball. Myopia and astigmatism are treated with laser surgery on the cornea. Both types of surgery have certain efficacy, but a personal examination and evaluation are n...[Read More] Can Surgery Help with Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Myopia?
Understanding Tear Production Issues in Toddlers: Causes and Solutions
Tear issues in infants? Hello, doctor. My child is 1 year and 3 months old, and since infancy, he has never cried tears, no matter how much he cries. This has continued to the present day. He has never shed tears when getting vaccinated, injured, or for any other reason. I am con...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
If the eyes appear to be moist, there is no need to worry. 80% of children at three and a half years old will improve their vision through learning and will perform better than the letter C on the vision chart. It is also advisable to take them to an ophthalmologist for an examin...[Read More] Understanding Tear Production Issues in Toddlers: Causes and Solutions
Effective Treatments for Amblyopia in Children: Overcoming Resistance to Glasses
Treatment for Amblyopia in Children: When Children Refuse to Wear Glasses and Patch Their Eyes? Hello, doctor. I discovered my child's amblyopia relatively late, and since my child is unwilling to cooperate with wearing glasses and patching, we have been intermittently treat...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Children who are 6 and a half years old should continue wearing glasses and undergo occlusion therapy. Please do your best to assist your child with the training. Good luck! Regarding "retrograde neurotherapy," I have heard of it, so I cannot comment further. Wishing yo...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Amblyopia in Children: Overcoming Resistance to Glasses
Understanding Pediatric Accommodative Esotropia: Key Insights for Parents
Pediatric accommodative esotropia Dear Dr. Hsieh, Thank you for your previous response. My daughter is currently 1.1 years old and her hyperopia is measured at 275-300 degrees. She has a strabismus angle of 15 degrees when not wearing glasses, and 9 degrees with glasses. I have ...
Dr. Xie Wenzhen Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to respond to your question and provide the following suggestions: For patients with accommodative esotropia, full correction to improve the angle of strabismus is the standard treatment approach. As for whether hyperopia will ...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Accommodative Esotropia: Key Insights for Parents
Understanding Strabismus in Infants: Treatment Options and Concerns
Strabismus in children Hello, Dr. Hsieh. I would like to ask you about our baby, who has been diagnosed with intermittent strabismus. Currently, he is just one year old, with alternating strabismus of about 10 degrees in each eye. The cycloplegic refraction shows hyperopia of +3....
Dr. Xie Wenzhen Reply:
Hello, thank you for your question. I would like to respond to your inquiry and provide the following suggestions: A refractive error of +3.00 diopters is not considered severe for children; however, if there is concomitant esotropia, full correction with glasses should be consid...[Read More] Understanding Strabismus in Infants: Treatment Options and Concerns
Understanding Strabismus in Children: Signs of Amblyopia to Watch For
Strabismus If your 6-year-old brother is watching television with a squint, particularly using his right eye, you may be concerned about amblyopia (commonly known as lazy eye). To observe for signs of amblyopia, you can look for the following: 1. **Eye Alignment**: Check if his ...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Amblyopia must be confirmed through an outpatient examination.[Read More] Understanding Strabismus in Children: Signs of Amblyopia to Watch For
Understanding Amblyopia: Vision Training for Your Child's Eye Health
Amblyopia-related issues Hello, doctor… I would like to ask a question: My child is currently a first grader (7 years old) and was diagnosed with high hyperopia (350-450) and high astigmatism (300-400) in both eyes about two to three years ago. After examination and long-term fol...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
It is more accurate to say that hyperopia is less concerning than myopia, thus encouraging more reading and close-up activities. The critical period for this is between the ages of 5 to 8. Activities such as reading small print and sorting mixed colored beads or beans should be e...[Read More] Understanding Amblyopia: Vision Training for Your Child's Eye Health
Understanding Amblyopia: Genetic Factors and Contact Lens Concerns
I would like to ask a question about contact lenses? I am not sure if amblyopia is hereditary. My mother has it, and I also have it. My mother said it might have been passed down to me, which is why there is a significant difference in the prescription between my left and right e...
Dr. Xie Wenzhen Reply:
Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to respond to your question and provide the following suggestions: What is your best corrected vision with glasses? If your corrected vision is 0.8 or above and you are currently 21 years old, you should not be overly concerne...[Read More] Understanding Amblyopia: Genetic Factors and Contact Lens Concerns
Finding Adult Amblyopia Treatment Options in Tainan: A Guide
Are there hospitals in Tainan that can treat adult amblyopia? Hello, doctor: Is there a hospital in Tainan that can treat adult amblyopia? Is there currently any health insurance coverage for adult amblyopia treatment? I found online that the costs can be several tens of thousand...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam: I apologize, but I do not reside in Tainan and am unable to provide you with the information. The attending physician in the ophthalmology department at Hsinchu Hospital is Dr. Ke Mei-Lan.[Read More] Finding Adult Amblyopia Treatment Options in Tainan: A Guide
Understanding Hyperopia: Common Questions and Concerns Explained
Inquiry about hyperopia issues? Regarding the issues related to hyperopia, I currently have several questions that I cannot find answers to. I kindly request your guidance, doctor: 1. Everyone is born with hyperopia, which gradually decreases with age. What are the reasons for t...
Dr. Xie Wenzhen Reply:
Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions regarding your questions: 1. The gradual decrease in hyperopia may be related to individual constitution. 2. Generally, as individuals grow, the eyeball develops and the degree of hyperopia tends to ...[Read More] Understanding Hyperopia: Common Questions and Concerns Explained
Effective Vision Training After Strabismus Surgery: Tips and Techniques
Post-strabismus surgery Hello, I am 26 years old. After undergoing surgery for strabismus in my left eye, my doctor advised me to cover my eye for vision training and to return for a follow-up appointment in about a week. The doctor mentioned that my eye movement is minimal and s...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello: Regarding the situation described in your letter, I must admit that I am not very clear about it. Generally, after strabismus surgery, vision therapy is required for children due to amblyopia caused by strabismus. If the patient is already an adult, the primary purpose of ...[Read More] Effective Vision Training After Strabismus Surgery: Tips and Techniques
Understanding Strabismus in Children: When to Seek Medical Advice
Strabismus Hello, doctor! My child is currently 1 year and 2 months old and still exhibits signs of strabismus (crossed eyes). Is this normal? When I visited the pediatric clinic in Yilan for vaccinations, the doctors said there was no major issue, but they did not provide a deta...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Strabismus is classified into pseudostrabismus, latent strabismus, and manifest strabismus, with manifest strabismus requiring early treatment. In some cases, it may be difficult to distinguish strabismus based solely on photographs. It is recommended that you consult an ophthalm...[Read More] Understanding Strabismus in Children: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding the Hereditary Risks of Amblyopia and Strabismus in Infants
Concerned about the impact on children's vision? Is amblyopia and strabismus hereditary? My baby is one month old and currently has a condition of pseudostrabismus, which may be temporary. However, both sides of the family have a history of severe strabismus combined with am...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Strabismus has a hereditary component, and the causes of amblyopia often also have a genetic basis. If it is only pseudostrabismus, regular check-ups are sufficient for the time being. Amblyopia can generally be treated until around the age of 7. Children typically can learn visi...[Read More] Understanding the Hereditary Risks of Amblyopia and Strabismus in Infants
Effective Treatments for Adult Amblyopia: Overcoming Vision Challenges
Adult amblyopia Hello Doctor, I have congenital amblyopia along with right eye strabismus, astigmatism, and color blindness. These issues have troubled me for over 20 years, making it difficult for me to obtain a driver's license and find a job. Is there any effective treatm...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello, sir: Your vision has passed the critical period for treatment (ages 5-8), and unfortunately, it cannot be restored. However, for strabismus, surgery can be performed to correct it to a proper alignment. If the job you are applying for places significant importance on appea...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Adult Amblyopia: Overcoming Vision Challenges
Understanding Black Shadows in Vision: Causes and Treatment Options
There are shadows in the eye? Hello Dr. Wang, I am 28 years old. When I was in elementary school, I noticed a dark shadow in my left eye, and while I see colors, it is always through this shadow. I have always thought it was amblyopia, as I can barely see the largest letter on th...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello: Amblyopia refers to the condition where visual development does not meet the standard before the age of 9 (even with glasses, vision remains poor). If not treated to normal levels before the age of 9, it generally cannot be restored afterward. Have you had your amblyopia d...[Read More] Understanding Black Shadows in Vision: Causes and Treatment Options
Can Amblyopia Be Inherited? Treatment Options for Floaters Explained
Is there a cure for floaters? Is amblyopia hereditary? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if amblyopia is hereditary. My girlfriend mentioned that she has amblyopia, and I'm concerned about whether it could be passed on to our children. I have floaters, which I have had sinc...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Floaters are a result of vitreous degeneration and cannot be cured. Although laser treatment can break down larger floaters into smaller ones, the particles still remain within the eye. Amblyopia is classified into different types; if it is refractive amblyopia, ...[Read More] Can Amblyopia Be Inherited? Treatment Options for Floaters Explained
Understanding Amblyopia: Is It Considered a Visual Impairment?
Amblyopia issues My right eye has a visual acuity of 0.1, does this qualify as a visual impairment, and can I apply for a disability certificate?
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
Dear Ms. Alliata, Hello. The amblyopia in your right eye is a type of visual impairment. The application for a disability certificate generally requires that both eyes have poor vision or severe visual field loss, which is a strict criterion. If there is an issue with only one e...[Read More] Understanding Amblyopia: Is It Considered a Visual Impairment?
Understanding Optic Nerve Atrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Optic nerve atrophy Hello, doctor: When I was a child, I had cataracts in my right eye and underwent cataract extraction surgery at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, but I did not receive an artificial intraocular lens at that time. The surgery was very successful, but my vision ...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, as you mentioned, if an artificial intraocular lens was not implanted at that time, the vision has remained between 0.1 and 0.2. Is this referring to uncorrected vision or corrected vision? The absence of an artificial lens may lead to high refractive errors. Amblyopia ref...[Read More] Understanding Optic Nerve Atrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options