How to train children with congenital amblyopia?

Many children suffer from congenital amblyopia. In this case, they have to wear glasses due to their low vision, which will have an adverse effect on learning and other aspects. Generally speaking, amblyopia requires correction and drug treatment, but it is best to use restorative training to help consolidate the results afterwards. The editor will introduce some specific methods below, and you can learn by reading.

1. Alternating gaze training: The examiner can use various toys, pictures, coins, etc. to place alternately on both sides of the septum. The examiner sits opposite the patient, observes the patient's position and places a one-cent coin on the right side of the septum, allowing the right eye to confirm whether it is the "back" or the "front". Alternate the gaze training with each other, and gradually move the visual mark away from the septum for training. You can also use the graphics on playing cards for repeated training.

2. Concentration training method: The purpose of this therapy is to enhance concentration. Fix the patient's chin and ask him to look at a target. Then gradually move the target closer to the eyes. At this time, the eyes will continuously strengthen their ability to concentrate. Repeat this process to train concentration.

3. Eye muscle training: Eye muscle training is to let the patient look at the target and follow the target (the target swing direction and speed can be adjusted according to different situations). Take a stick that can change the swing direction and rotation speed. First fix the child's head, move the stick horizontally, or rotate or move it in an oblique direction. Let the child look at the tip of the stick and follow the swing of the stick in all directions to train eye muscle movement.

4. Circle threading training: Hold a circle made of wire with a diameter of 1 cm, aim at the circle with your amblyopic eye, and pass a wire through it at the same time. Repeat the training every day until you can pass through the circle quickly and accurately. People with severe amblyopia cannot cross the circle accurately.

This is roughly the kind of training that children with congenital amblyopia need to do, but it must be correct and scientific, otherwise blind training may affect the recovery of vision. Therefore, parents must take their children to the ophthalmology clinic for consultation, and then they can start rehabilitation training under the guidance of a professional doctor.