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What is amblyopia?
The brain and the eyes work together to produce vision. The eye focuses light on the back part of the eye known as the retina. Cells of the retina then trigger nerve signals that travel along the optic nerves to the brain. Amblyopia is the medical term used when the vision of one eye is reduced because it fails to work properly with the brain. The eye itself looks normal, but for various reasons the brain favors the other eye. This condition is also sometimes called lazy eye.
How common is amblyopia?
Amblyopia is the most common cause of visual impairment among children, affecting approximately 2 to 3 out of every 100 children. Unless it is successfully treated in early childhood, amblyopia usually persists into adulthood. It is also the most common cause of monocular (one eye) visual impairment among young and middle-aged adults.
What causes amblyopia?
Amblyopia can result from any condition that prevents the eye from focusing clearly. Amblyopia can be caused by the misalignment of the two eyes—a condition called strabismus. With strabismus, the eyes can cross in (esotropia) or turn out (exotropia). Occasionally, amblyopia is caused by a clouding of the front part of the eye, a condition called cataract.
A common cause of amblyopia is the inability of one eye to focus as well as the other one. Amblyopia can occur when one eye is more nearsighted, more farsighted, or has more astigmatism. These terms refer to the ability of the eye to focus light on the retina. Farsightedness, or hyperopia, occurs when the distance from the front to the back of the eye is too short. Eyes that are farsighted tend to focus better at a distance but have more difficulty focusing on near objects. Nearsightedness, or myopia, occurs when the eye is too long from front to back. Eyes with nearsightedness tend to focus better on near objects. Eyes with astigmatism have difficulty focusing on far and near objects because of their irregular shape.
How is amblyopia treated in children?
Treating amblyopia involves forcing the child to use the eye with weaker vision. There are two common ways to treat amblyopia:
Patching
An adhesive patch is worn over the stronger eye for weeks to months. This therapy forces the child to use the eye with amblyopia. Patching stimulates vision in the weaker eye and helps parts of the brain involved in vision develop more completely.
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The brain and the eyes work together to produce vision. The eye focuses light on the back part of the eye known as the retina. Cells of the retina then trigger nerve signals that travel along the optic nerves to the brain. Amblyopia is the medical term used when the vision of one eye is reduced because it fails to work properly with the brain. The eye itself looks normal, but for various reasons the brain favors the other eye. This condition is also sometimes called lazy eye.
How common is amblyopia?
Amblyopia is the most common cause of visual impairment among children, affecting approximately 2 to 3 out of every 100 children. Unless it is successfully treated in early childhood, amblyopia usually persists into adulthood. It is also the most common cause of monocular (one eye) visual impairment among young and middle-aged adults.
What causes amblyopia?
Amblyopia can result from any condition that prevents the eye from focusing clearly. Amblyopia can be caused by the misalignment of the two eyes—a condition called strabismus. With strabismus, the eyes can cross in (esotropia) or turn out (exotropia). Occasionally, amblyopia is caused by a clouding of the front part of the eye, a condition called cataract.
A common cause of amblyopia is the inability of one eye to focus as well as the other one. Amblyopia can occur when one eye is more nearsighted, more farsighted, or has more astigmatism. These terms refer to the ability of the eye to focus light on the retina. Farsightedness, or hyperopia, occurs when the distance from the front to the back of the eye is too short. Eyes that are farsighted tend to focus better at a distance but have more difficulty focusing on near objects. Nearsightedness, or myopia, occurs when the eye is too long from front to back. Eyes with nearsightedness tend to focus better on near objects. Eyes with astigmatism have difficulty focusing on far and near objects because of their irregular shape.
How is amblyopia treated in children?
Treating amblyopia involves forcing the child to use the eye with weaker vision. There are two common ways to treat amblyopia:
Patching
An adhesive patch is worn over the stronger eye for weeks to months. This therapy forces the child to use the eye with amblyopia. Patching stimulates vision in the weaker eye and helps parts of the brain involved in vision develop more completely.
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Friday 11 November 2016
New Website!
At Eye2Eye Direct we are delighted to launch our new mobile friendly website www.eye2eyedirect.com
Saturday 11 April 2015
We have had some fantastic feedback from our new range
"New Ortopad Soft",it's ideal fit thanks to it's shape.The size fits well under spectacles and adheres very well to the skin,it also allows the skin to breathe naturally and minimizes eyelid perspiration. The adhesive is latex free ( hot melt pressure sensitive ) and especially suitable for delicate and sensitive skin,offering maximum comfort even with prolonged use. Available from our websitewww.eye2eyedirect.com,free motivational poster with every order.
"New Ortopad Soft",it's ideal fit thanks to it's shape.The size fits well under spectacles and adheres very well to the skin,it also allows the skin to breathe naturally and minimizes eyelid perspiration. The adhesive is latex free ( hot melt pressure sensitive ) and especially suitable for delicate and sensitive skin,offering maximum comfort even with prolonged use. Available from our websitewww.eye2eyedirect.com,free motivational poster with every order.
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Saturday 21 March 2015
"New Ortopad Soft", ideal fit thanks to it's shape.The size fits well under spectacles and adheres very well to the skin,it also allows the skin to breathe naturally and minimizes eyelid perspiration. The adhesive is latex free ( hot melt pressure sensitive ) and especially suitable for delicate and sensitive skin,offering maximum comfort even with prolonged use. Available from our website www.eye2eyedirect.com,free motivational poster with every order.
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