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“It’s truly hard to put into words the feeling of waking up every day knowing I can make a difference in my patient's life. Limitation of time have forced me into focusing on few more serious eye related problems though in my eyes all my patients are equal and deserve equal care and campassion. It’s so humbling to that I get the chance to put a smile on their face and a twinkle in their eyes.
Amblyopia (Lazy eye)
Amblyopia commonly referred as a lazy eye is an eye condition in which the vision of one of the eyes doesn’t develop the way it should.The brain learns to ignore the image that comes from the weaker eye and if untreated can cause permanent vision problems.
Causes Of Amblyopia
- Premature birth
- Smaller than average at birth
- Family history of amblyopia or other eye conditions
- Developmental disabilities
- Refractive errors
- Strabismus
- Cataracts
- Droopy eyelid (ptosis)
Types Of Amblyopia
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Strabismic Amblyopia
- Deprivation Amblyopia
- Reverse Amblyopia
Symptom Of Amblyopia
- Trouble telling how near or far away something is (depth perception)
- Squinting or shutting one eye
- Head tilting
Treatment for Amblyopia
Amblyopia starts in childhood, usually between ages 6 and 9 years. Identifying and treating it before age of 7 years increases the chances fully redressing the condition. Treatment includes correcting any underlying vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Most children with amblyopia are given prescription glasses. Surgery is an alternative for those who have cataract or strabismus. Other options include using eye drops to blur the stronger eye vision or putting a bangerter filter over the lens of the eyeglass of the stronger eye to blur the vision so as to force the brain to use the weaker eye.
Hours of Operation
MON – SAT
8:00am – 12:00 noon (By Appointment)
4:00pm – 8:00pm (Walk-In)
SUN
We are closed
Consultation Fees
Rs. 500/-
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