How to Get Rid of a Lazy Eye

Amblyopia (aka Lazy Eye) if caught early can be treated. While in some cases a lazy eye is obvious, often it's difficult to spot and even the child is not aware of the condition, and an ophthalmologist or optometrist is the best equipped to diagnose and treat this condition. However given below are 4 methods article published on wikihow.com which you can do.


Method  1 How to check for a lazy eye?

·         Do a moving object test.

·         Do a photo test.

·         Do a cover-uncover test.


Method 2 How to treat a lazy eye?

·      Put a patch over the good eye.

·      Have your child wear the patch for two to six hours a day.

·      Check for improvement


Method 3 How to take care of the eye?

·         Engage in activities that require eye-hand coordination.

·         Reduce irritation.

·         Adjust the size of the patch.

·         Try a patch that can be attached to glasses

·         Care for the skin.


Method 4 How to support a child with a lazy eye?

·         Explain to him/her what’s going on.

·         Ask family members and friends to be supportive.

·         Talk to your child's teacher or day care provider.

·         Provide comfort.

·         Help your child adjust each day and institute a reward system.


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