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Bilateral amblyopia
Is it late to treat bilateral amblyopia in 5.5 year old ?
Kindly advise if this can be reversed at this age ?
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Its better to start early but starting the treatment is the key. Occlusion Therapy/ Penalisation are amongst a few options.
There is no certainity of reversal, but there are chances of improvement if the advised treatment is correctly and efficiently followed.
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Dr. Tushar Pundlik
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Jalgaon
You are still having the chance to improve the vision .. if you prescribe with glasses then its mandatory to use spect all all time, kindly consult nearest paediatric ophthalmologist
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Better late than Never. Pl consult.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
Not late visit nearby paediatric ophthalmologist
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
It isn't late.
Please refrain from repeating your question several times.
It's best if you get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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