What medicine should I take for my amblyopia?

Amblyopia is a relatively common pediatric eye disease with an incidence rate of 3%. Although the probability is very small, there is no guarantee that it will not be caused by acquired factors. For example, many parents often leave their children in front of the TV or computer while they do other things. Over time, eyes are important, and damaging the eyes will lead to myopia, amblyopia, hyperopia, and strabismus problems in children.

Medication

Amblyopia is a common eye disease in children, with an incidence rate of about 3%. Amblyopia only occurs in infants and young children when their vision is not yet mature. Because the critical period of visual development (before 3 years old) and the sensitive period (6 to 8 years old) are the fastest periods of visual development, they are also the periods when vision is most likely to suffer permanent damage due to abnormal environmental stimulation.

Therefore, timely correction of refractive errors, anisometropia, strabismus and removal of visual deprivation factors within the critical and sensitive period of visual development is the fundamental way to prevent the occurrence of amblyopia. Pediatricians and ophthalmologists should have a strong awareness of preventing amblyopia. They should pay attention to whether infants and young children have possible factors that may cause amblyopia, and use feasible detection methods to detect it early and correct it in time.

Since the establishment of the National Amblyopia and Strabismus Prevention and Control Group in 1984, provinces and autonomous regions across the country have successively established regional amblyopia and strabismus prevention and control groups. Up to now, a number of national amblyopia and strabismus academic exchange meetings and international academic seminars have been held, and great progress has been made in the research on the basic theory, psychophysiology, electrophysiology and other aspects of amblyopia.

A huge network for the prevention and treatment of amblyopia and strabismus has been formed. But this is not enough. More media should be used to publicize the relevant knowledge about amblyopia and strabismus and their dangers, so that more people can understand the basic knowledge about amblyopia and strabismus and enhance people's awareness of early detection and treatment of amblyopia and strabismus. Ophthalmologists shoulder important responsibilities to support the implementation of family planning, a basic national policy, and to improve the physical fitness of children in my country.

The structure of the eyes is very complex and delicate, and it is very easy to be damaged, which can cause vision loss in mild cases and blindness in severe cases. Therefore, protecting eyes becomes an issue that cannot be ignored, and developing good habits must start from infancy.

First, attention should be paid to eye hygiene during infancy and childhood. Children's towels, handkerchiefs, and washbasins should be used separately from those of adults to avoid contracting infectious eye diseases such as acute conjunctivitis and trachoma. Children should be taught not to rub their eyes with dirty hands. Children should not be allowed to play with sharp and hard objects such as scissors and needles to avoid eye injuries.

Second, educate children to pay attention to eye hygiene. Children should not stand too close when playing with toys, reading comics or drawing. They should maintain correct posture and the lighting should be sufficient, not too dark or too strong. It is usually best to take the child to the hospital to check his or her eyesight when he or she is 4 years old. Once any problems are found, timely treatment should be given. When children reach school age, they should pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and insist on doing eye exercises to prevent myopia.

Third, children are in the growth and development period, so they should be encouraged to eat more coarse grains, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and less high-sugar foods. It is best not to eat snacks or be picky eaters. Children should also be encouraged to spend more time outdoors, take part in beneficial physical exercises, and pay attention to the nutritional supply of their eyes.

Fourth, pay attention to preventing infectious eye diseases and systemic diseases. Many infectious eye diseases are transmitted through direct contact. No matter what eye disease you have, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time. Some systemic diseases also have a great impact on the eyes, such as tuberculosis, kidney disease, etc. Therefore, attention should be paid to prevention and treatment to avoid delaying the disease.