1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Eye and vision

  4. Bilateral amblyopia. 5 yrs old child?

Bilateral amblyopia

2025-07-16 09:45:19
Can bilateral amblyopia due to astigmatism be corrected in a 5.5 yrs old child ? Please advise. Thanks
32 Views

Answers (6)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Hi Bilateral amblyopia due to astigmatism is treatable. Younger the kid better the prognosis A. Use glasses regularly as advised by ophthalmologist B. Patching of weak eye if vision in both eyes is not equal C. Regular eye check up

Answered2025-08-03 07:36:43

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
It might improve. Alternate eye patching can be done.
Next Steps
Please consult online

Answered2025-07-17 09:58:09

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Might improve. Please intervene to avoid further deterioration of vision

Answered2025-07-19 15:32:43

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

It can be improved.

Answered2025-07-19 06:23:57

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Absolutely can be corrected. But proper management is required Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns

Answered2025-07-18 07:09:18

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

It might improve. Please consult local paediatric ophthalmologist

Answered2025-07-17 12:16:41

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Amblyopia or Lazy Eye

Dr.Mohini Modak

Amblyopia or "Lazy Eye" is a less talked of but not uncommon condition affecting the vision of eyes.It is a disorder of ... Read more

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye ) Management With Vision Vision Therapy - a Paradigm Shift !

Mr.Md. Oliullah Abdal

Amblyopia - Kanohi Vision Therapy CentreLazy eye or AmblyopiaAmblyopia is commonly known as lazy eye. Amblyopia means po ... Read more

Why Do You Need Eye Checkup?

Dr.Jugal Shah

Do our eyes deserve Annual Checkup? We are aware of annual maintenance contracts (AMC) i.e annual checkup of machines wh ... Read more

When to Schedule Eye Examination for Your Child.

Dr.Jugal Shah

Having your child’s eye checked regularly is important, after all, VISION plays a critical role in how your child learns ... Read more

My Child Has a Lazy Eye-What Does It Mean?

Dr.Manoj Rai Mehta

The visual function of a child matures gradually along with the general growth and development. Binocular vision develop ... Read more

Squint/crossed Eye: Look Straight With Confidence

Dr.Vaibhev Mittal

A squint ( Strabismus/Crossed eyes) is misalignment of eyes, wherein one eye appears straight and other eye may turn i ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Bilateral Monocular Diplopia

411 Views
Went to an opthamologist for monocular diplopia in one eye, just discovered right there that it appears i ...Read More

Amblyopia (left eye}

404 Views
My left eye is too weak than right eye. Dr said that it's amblyopia... Is there any treatment for th ...Read More

[amblyopia] 6/9 vision

385 Views
My 5 year old daughter has been patching her eye for the past 2 months in the left eye for lazy eye for 2 ...Read More

Amblyopia treatment by Patanjali Drishti

239 Views
My son who is six year old is suffering from amblyopia. Is Patanjali Drishti eye drop helpful to cure amb ...Read More

Amblyopia.

232 Views
My left is amblyopic. And right has the perfect vision. How can i cure amblyopia, because i want to becom ...Read More

Bilateral amblyopia

40 Views
Is it late to treat bilateral amblyopia in 5.5 year old ? Kindly advise if this can be reversed at this a ...Read More

Astigmatism

79 Views
My 5.5 years old son has been diagnosed with astigmatism and has cylindrical power of 2.75 and 3.Also I h ...Read More

Amblyopia light float

45 Views
I have amblyopia in right eye with 4.25 and left with .75 but from lefti see floater or object shadow mov ...Read More

Amblyopia treatment

36 Views
I have amblyopia in right eye with+4.5 and left eye with-.75 then why from stronger eye I see floater or ...Read More

Amblyopia in one eye

65 Views
I have been diagnosed with amblyopia and suggested patching for 2 3 hours a day. I have 6/6 vision in rig ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.