懒惰眼
有些人会将懒惰眼与交叉眼（斜视眼）混淆。当结构正常的眼球出现视力异常时就会造成一种眼部疾病，称为懒惰眼。它的发病期限于童年，但如果不及早医治，将随着年龄增长而持续。懒惰眼的医学术语是“弱视”。继续阅读以了解更多。
懒惰眼（弱视）是由于大脑内视觉发育不健全而造成的。人类的大脑需要视觉刺激以促使完整的发育。从出生到8岁之间，任何干扰清晰视野的因素都可导致弱视。常见的原因包括严重的远视或近视、斜视（”交叉眼“）、或任何挡住单眼视力的干扰物（如眼睑下垂、儿童白内障等）。懒惰眼（弱视）通常只影响一只眼睛，但如果双眼长期被剥夺了良好、清晰的视觉，双眼就可能出现病变。早期诊断可提高治疗的成功率，因为8岁后，它可能会成为永久性的视力障碍。相反的，如果一个孩童至8岁都未出现弱视，那就代表他是不会患上其眼疾的。
(English) How is lazy eye diagnosed?
One needs to have his eyes checked by an eye doctor. A refraction is done to see if spectacles can help improve the vision. If the vision cannot be improved with spectacles, the doctor will look for conditions that lead to poor vision, eg cornea scar, cataract or retina problems. Consult an eye doctor if you think you or your child may have lazy eye. The condition is easily diagnosed.
(English) What Kinds of Treatments are Available for Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) for Children?
Firstly, if there is abnormal spectacle power, the child needs to be given appropriate spectacles which need to be worn all the time. Next, the child need to be encouraged to use the lazy eye. This is usually done by patching or covering the good eye, often for several hours per day. Treatment may take months, and even years, and is often more effective when it is started earlier. When amblyopia is detected too late (eg. after the age of 8 years), it is difficult to reverse the condition. It is therefore important that you have your child checked if you or the school health services suspects or picks up a potential problem.
(English) What Treatment is Available for Adults with Amblyopia?
Treatment for amblyopia typically involves a combination of approaches aimed at improving vision in the weaker eye. In some cases, atropine eye drops may be used in the stronger eye to blur its vision, encouraging the use of the weaker eye. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for the best outcomes, especially in children. If you suspect amblyopia, it's important to consult eye care professional for a comprehensive evaluation and tailored treatment plan.
