Amblyopia is a type of eye disease that greatly affects appearance. Therefore, many people want to correct it, but haste makes waste. Treatment for amblyopia is age-dependent and cannot be treated at any time. So, when is the best time to treat amblyopia?
Experts from Kejian Wei Mei Ophthalmology introduce that the period from birth to five years old is the most critical stage for visual function development. If the development of the eyes is obstructed during this period, one will not have good vision for life. In medical terms, this condition is called "amblyopia".
Amblyopia is a common eye disease in children's development, with an incidence rate of about 2-4%. There are millions of children in China who suffer from amblyopia. For amblyopia, prevention and treatment are equally important. Newborns may have normal eye structures, but their functions are poor. They must repeatedly look at things and continuously receive external light and object image stimulation to gradually mature their vision. If there are obstacles during the key period of visual development before the age of two or three, such as refractive errors or some eye diseases, then the stimulation of external light and objects to the eyes will be blocked. Over time, this can affect the maturation of vision and cause amblyopia.
As parents, you should check your child's vision as early as possible. If you suspect any issues, go to the hospital for examination promptly. As long as you don't miss the critical period of eye development, amblyopia can be treated.
However, treating amblyopia should not be rushed. The optimal treatment age is around four years old. At this point, the ocular functions have not yet developed fully or are just beginning to develop. After the age of twelve, the treatment effect becomes much worse; after eighteen, treatment is almost hopeless.
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