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Thursday, 26 January 2017
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.
Thursday, 2 April 2015
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
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.
Monday, 16 March 2015
Sunday, 8 March 2015
We have had some fantastic feedback from customers who recently purchased our "New Ortopad Soft" range available from www.eye2eyedirect.com
Friday, 6 March 2015
"We are here to assist orthoptists, parents, teachers and especially children, we try to make wearing an eye patch comfortable, easy, sensitive to skin and most of all fun".www.eye2eyedirect.com
Thursday, 26 February 2015
New Ortopad Soft Now in stock! www.eye2eyedirect.com
The uniqueness of Ortopad Soft is the fleece / soft print. You can feel the smoothness of the print with your fingers.
Ortopad Soft is available as Ortopad Soft for Boys and Ortopad Soft for Girls.It comes in boxes with 50 patches in each 5 different designs for boys and girls.
Ortopad Soft is available in the sizes Junior / Medium / Regular.
Ortopad Soft is available in the sizes Junior / Medium / Regular.
Saturday, 8 November 2014
New Ortopad Soft Coming Soon!
The uniqueness of ORTOPAD SOFT is the fleece / soft print. You can feel the smoothness of the print with your fingers.
ORTOPAD SOFT is available as ORTOPAD SOFT for boys and ORTOPAD SOFT for girls.
It comes in boxes with 50 patches in each 5 different designs for boys and girls.
ORTOPAD SOFT is available in the sizes Junior / Medium / Regular.
Sunday, 10 August 2014
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
Friday, 9 May 2014
Luxeye – especially suitable for use by allergy sufferers and in cases of psychological resistance to use of adhesive eye patches.
The Luxeye attaches simply to glasses by means of a Velcro fastener. Breathable, very comfortable Alcantara®material. Luxeye® is available in 3 different colors beige, blue and red and 3 sizes as well as 2 fastening types. To determine the correct size, use the maximum diameter size of the eye glass lens and the rim extension.
To guarantee complete occlusion, we advise the Luxeye eye patch is ordered and fitted by an eye care professional, for further information please contact us on info@eye2eyedirect.com
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Friday, 13 December 2013
Sunday, 1 December 2013
Refer a Friend
Refer a friend and receive a €10 voucher off your next purchase.Email your full details to avail of this offer to info@eye2eyedirect.com
Saturday, 30 November 2013
Christmas Delivery
To guarantee Christmas delivery of stock items please order by the 17th of December, Regards Aoife Eye2Eye Direct www.eye2eyedirect.com
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