Pediatric Ophthalmology Department of Chengdu Aier Eye Hospital:
In the pediatric ophthalmology department of Chengdu Aier Eye Hospital, doctors use various professional technologies to treat children's amblyopia. Children's amblyopia is a common eye disease in children. If not treated in time, it may affect children's vision development and learning ability. The following will introduce the expertise of pediatric ophthalmology in amblyopia treatment in detail.
Optometry and corrected vision:
The first step in the treatment of amblyopia in children is optometry and correction of vision. The optometrist will use advanced optometry equipment to conduct a comprehensive visual examination of children, including diopter, astigmatism and astigmatic axis. Then, according to the examination results, the doctor will provide the child with appropriate glasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems. Corrected vision is the basis of amblyopia treatment. It can help children see clearly the surrounding things and lay the foundation for subsequent treatment.
If the child has abnormal diopter or high astigmatism, the doctor may consider performing keratoplasty for the child. This is a non operative method to correct vision. Through special contact lens design, the shape of the cornea can be changed, so as to correct diopter or astigmatism and improve vision. For children, this is a relatively safe and effective treatment.
Methods to block eyes with good vision:
In pediatric ophthalmic treatment, it is sometimes necessary to block the eyes with good vision to stimulate the visual development of amblyopia. Doctors will use eye masks or special stickers to cover good eyes, forcing children to use amblyopic eyes for observation. This method is called "covering therapy", which can increase the number and time of children using amblyopia eyes, and promote the improvement of visual function of amblyopia eyes.
Covering therapy needs to be adjusted regularly according to the child's condition. The doctor will decide the time and method of covering according to the degree and age of the child's amblyopia. Parents need to cooperate with the doctor's guidance to ensure that the child correctly wears the eye mask or paste. Covering therapy may last for several months or longer, depending on the child's condition.
medication:
In some special cases, doctors will consider using medication to improve children's amblyopia. The main purpose of drug treatment is to enhance the sensitivity of eyes to stimuli and promote visual development by regulating the nerve conduction of eyes. The commonly used drugs are those that promote the development and function of retinal cells, such as Amiodarone and Procainamide Sulfate.
The medication needs to be accurately dosed and timed according to the child's situation. The doctor will determine the best treatment according to the child's age, weight and amblyopia degree. Parents need to pay close attention to children's medication and communicate with doctors in time to ensure the efficacy and safety of drugs.
Visual training and rehabilitation:
In addition to the above treatment methods, pediatric ophthalmology will also carry out visual training and rehabilitation for children with amblyopia. Visual training is a kind of special eye movement and perception exercises to promote the development of children's amblyopia visual function. The rehabilitation teacher will use a series of visual activities and games to stimulate the visual function of children's amblyopia eyes and improve their vision and visual perception.
Visual training and rehabilitation needs to be carried out in professional rehabilitation centers, and doctors will develop personalized training programs according to the children's conditions. Parents need to actively participate in the child's rehabilitation process, and give the child corresponding support and encouragement in daily life.
Summary:
In the pediatric ophthalmology department of Chengdu Aier Eye Hospital, the expert team used optometry and methods to correct vision, block eyes with good vision, drug treatment, visual training and rehabilitation and other professional technologies to treat children's amblyopia. For each child, the doctor will formulate a suitable treatment plan according to their specific conditions. Parents should work closely with doctors to ensure that children can get the best treatment results.
