Can Adults Receive Treatment for Lazy Eye ?
People from all parts of the world ask us a lot whether lazy eye (known scientifically as amblyopia) can still be treated effectively in adults. Simply put, the answer is yes! Regardless of age, this condition can be treated. This information catches many by surprise because it has been believed for so long, both by society and other doctors, that before age eight amblyopia is only treatable. However, as developmental optometrists, we are disabusing this notion by demonstrating that treatment for amblyopia can indeed be successful even in adults. What Is Lazy Eye ? Lazy eye, otherwise known as amblyopia, is a condition that has poor development of coordination and focus. This vital skill enables both eyes to function together and concentrate on one point in space. If this coordination fails, one eye or both may not be able to see clearly. It is important to make a difference between amblyopia and an eye turn, which is known as strabismus but commonly called “crossed eyes....