What can be done to help with a lazy eye?
Answered by verified global health professionalsDr. Himabindu Sreenivasulu
MBBS · 1 years of expTo help with a lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, treatment typically involves a combination of strategies. These may include wearing an eye patch over the stronger eye to encourag...Read more- Treatment options for correcting a lazy eye (amblyopia) include12:
- Corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to address vision problems.
- Eyepatches placed over the stronger eye to stimulate the weaker eye and improve alignment.
- Bangerter filter, a special filter on the eyeglass lens of the stronger eye.
- Eye drops.
- Eye muscle surgery.
Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Even adults with lazy eye can often achieve better vision with treatment, so it’s worth talking to your doctor about options. Treatment options for lazy eye include: corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses eyepatches Bangerter filter eye drops training surgerywww.healthline.com/health/how-to-fix-lazy-eyeAvailable treatment options for lazy eye include:
- Corrective eyewear. Prescription eyeglasses correct problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism that can cause a lazy eye.
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