Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department: Do big and small eye problems affect vision? Need urgent treatment?

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What is eye size problem?

Large and small eye problem, also known as strabismus, refers to the asymmetry of the position or visual axis of two eyes. The position of one eye may deviate slightly from the normal position, or the visual axis of two eyes may be inconsistent, resulting in the eyes facing in different directions. This situation may make the pictures people see appear blurred, overlapping or inclined.

There are many reasons for eye size problems, including genetic, physiological dysplasia, eye muscle dysfunction, etc. This problem usually occurs in childhood. If not treated in time, it may affect visual development and binocular coordination.

Although the problem of large and small eyes may cause discomfort and visual problems, it does not mean that it will directly affect the vision of the eyes. In fact, strabismus does not lead to abnormal refraction of the eye.

Urgency of big and small eye problems

Whether or not urgent treatment is needed for large and small eye problems mainly depends on the severity of their causes and manifestations. Some slight strabismus in childhood may sometimes be corrected by themselves. However, if strabismus is obvious and affects normal life and learning, it is very important to treat it as soon as possible.

Failure to treat eye problems in time may lead to the following problems:

1. Obstruction of visual development: problems with large and small eyes may lead to confusion in the brain's processing of visual information, affecting visual development. Long term untreated may lead to visual dysfunction.

2. Decreased binocular coordination ability: problems with large and small eyes may affect the coordination ability of two eyes, resulting in decreased visual spatial perception.

3. Low self-esteem and social disorder: due to obvious differences in appearance, eye size problems may bring psychological pressure to patients, reduce self-esteem, and affect social ability.

Therefore, in order to avoid the occurrence of the above problems, it is very important to see a doctor as soon as possible, evaluate and determine the appropriate treatment plan.

Treatment of large and small eye problems

The treatment of large and small eye problems mainly includes the following methods:

1. Eye training: eye exercises and training can enhance the coordination and strength of eye muscles, so that the two eyes can work together better.

2. Wear corrective glasses: For some mild strabismus, you can adjust the focus position of the light and correct the position deviation of the eyes by wearing specific corrective glasses.

3. Ophthalmic muscle surgery: For some serious eye problems or eye problems that cannot be treated by other methods, ophthalmic muscle surgery may be an effective choice. The strabismus can be corrected by adjusting the length and position of the extraocular muscles.

Summary

Large and small eye problem is a condition of asymmetric eye position or visual axis. If not treated in time, it may affect visual development and binocular coordination. However, the size of the eye itself will not directly affect the vision of the eye. For children, it is very important to treat large and small eye problems as early as possible to avoid affecting visual development and other potential problems. Treatment methods can include eye training, wearing corrective glasses and eye muscle surgery.

Therefore, if you or your child has large or small eye problems, it is recommended to consult a professional ophthalmologist as soon as possible to assess and develop appropriate treatment plans.