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Adult Amblyopia Treatment
Lazy eye
Prevention
Early recognition and treatment of the problem in children can help to prevent permanent visual loss. All children should have a complete eye examination at least once between ages 3 and 5.
Special techniques are needed to measure visual acuity in a child who is too young to speak. Most eye care professionals can perform these techniques.
References
Olitsky SE, Hug D, Smith LP. Disorders of vision. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB,...
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