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Lazy eye ..left -1.25

2022-08-21 03:34:33
My daughter is 6 years old and she is being diagnosed with lazy eye with a power -1.25.Doctor suggested three months glasses with only 1 hour screen time and no stress on reading. Post that she will undergo patch therapy. Please suggest if I can start the patch therapy at home only now or do I wait for 3 months. Also is it curable?
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Treatment given by Ophthalmologist is correct kindly continue same treatment as advised

Answered2022-08-23 09:59:23

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Please follow your ophthalmologist. This condition will improve with time if you strictly follow advice of your ophthalmologist. Please encourage your daughter to wear glasses. This is the first important step you have to follow.

Answered2022-08-22 02:37:30

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The treatment is correct.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2022-08-21 14:16:40

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Please trust your doctor and follow their advice.  Yes it can be corrected if glasses are worn and  patch therapy is followed religiously.

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