How to check amblyopia in children?

Children's eyes have become a big problem now. The age of children who need to wear glasses has been showing a trend of getting younger and younger. We can see that many children are already wearing glasses in elementary school. Myopia and amblyopia have become a problem that parents cannot ignore. So how do you determine whether a child is myopic or amblyopic? What kind of examination is needed for children with amblyopia?

1. Observe carefully

Amblyopia is actually an eye disease that is not easily visible on the surface. Children do not feel any pain or discomfort. But if parents are careful enough, they can find some clues. If your child exhibits the following behaviors, it may mean that amblyopia has become a constant companion.

He often rubs his eyes and likes to look to one side with his head tilted; he often squints or closes one eye to see things even in not very strong sunlight; he cannot pay attention to or recognize people or objects at a close distance; he puts toys close to his face and watches TV very close; his eyes are squinting and his two eyes cannot move in a coordinated manner; one eyelid is larger than the other, and he always likes to tilt his head back.

2. Simple Covering

When the child is one year old, the vision of both eyes can reach about 0.2. At this time, temporarily cover one eye with a clean cloth. If the vision of that eye is good, the child can still play without any special reaction. The next day, cover the second eye with a cloth in the same way. If the child remains quiet, it means that the vision of the two eyes is roughly the same. On the contrary, if the child becomes restless and tries to tear off the cloth strips after covering his eyes alternately, it means that the vision of his two eyes is very inconsistent, with one eye having strong vision and the other eye having weak vision.

3. Get a physical examination as soon as possible

Here, it is recommended that parents conduct vision examinations at the age of 1. Nowadays, specialized hospitals can check children's vision as early as 10 months old. Just use the instrument like a camera to find out whether the child has amblyopia, and the accuracy rate is over 90%. This is the best choice for parents who are worried about not being careful enough and don't want to go through the trouble of covering up. Therefore, don’t forget to check your child’s eyesight during his or her one-year-old physical examination.

The above is the method for checking whether children have amblyopia. Since children nowadays often watch TV, computers or mobile phones and overuse their eyes, they are very likely to suffer from myopia or amblyopia. Parents must pay attention to their children’s usual behaviors. If they suspect that their children may have amblyopia, they must go to the hospital for a detailed examination. Early detection, early treatment.