Health29 Jan. ’24 12:122024-01-29
Lazy eye disease or lazy eye (Amblyopia) is blurred vision caused by abnormal brain images that have occurred since childhood. This makes you unable to see clearly even after correcting your vision with the best glasses. This usually occurs when the visual brain is still fragile and developing, during the first 10 years of a child’s life. by this group of children When examined by an ophthalmologist, it is found that vision is not clear. Even though the structure of the eyeball is normal
Dr. Nattiya Siri’s signature An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the Eye Center, Praram 9 Hospital, explains, “Usually from birth to the first 10 years, a child’s brain grows every year. aspects including the visual aspect It is important for a child to see normally at this age. That is, children must be able to see clearly. The brain can receive images well and grow completely. If there is anything that impedes the development of children’s vision at this age, The brain will not be able to develop a complete visual system. Makes the eyes unable to see clearly, causing Lazy eye disease can follow, but many times it is found that By the time parents take their child to see an ophthalmologist, they will already be more than 10 years old. If detected early, treated quickly. The chance of recovery is higher. There are many possible causes, such as:
- Lazy eye is caused by an eye disorder.
A condition in which a child has abnormal vision such as short, long, and astigmatism that has not been corrected. causing the brain to receive only blurred images The brain recognizes that it can only see this clearly and does not develop further. It may be abnormal in only one eye. or both sides especially Symptoms of abnormal vision in one eye These symptoms are not known to parents because children It mainly uses the eye that can see clearly. This causes the child to show no signs of not being able to see clearly. When she came to see the doctor, it was found that her eyesight was abnormal and required treatment.
- Lazy eye caused by squint
Many people may misunderstand that strabismus is lazy eye disease. Actually it’s not. Because lazy eye is a symptom of blurred vision caused by the brain not being developed properly, while squinting is an eye that does not see straight. Squinting inward or outward People with squint are at risk of developing lazy eye. This is because the eye that squints frequently has worse vision than the eye that is straight.
- Lazy eye is caused by blocking of light entering the retina.
This cause is the least common type. But it is the most severe and difficult to treat. For example, The child has droopy eyelids. until the light cannot fully enter the eyes or the child has cloudy cataracts that block light from entering the eye normally.
- Other risk factors include children born prematurely, weighing less than gestational age, delayed development, direct relatives with lazy eyes (genetics), smoking or drinking alcohol while pregnant, etc.
Initially, parents can observe the development of their child’s vision. which children who have abnormal vision development according to their age Generally it is as follows.
As for the diagnosis of the disease An ophthalmologist will have your vision checked. In children who are still unable to speak and communicate There will be different examination techniques according to age and in children who can already communicate. It will be possible to check the level of vision in more detail. The doctor will then look for risk factors for developing lazy eye. A thorough examination of the entire eye, including the appearance of the eyelids, cornea, lens, and retina. including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
For the treatment of lazy eye disease Dr. Natthiya explains, “In the case of detecting the cause of lazy eyesight, If the child needs to wear glasses We must find the best and most suitable glasses for children. Then check to see what level of lazy eye symptoms you have, such as low, medium, or extreme. Most treatment methods involve covering the normal eye, that is, if it is the right lazy eye. We will close the left eye. To make the right eye lazy or the side where the brain develops slowly because vision is not working and to work more
However, lazy eye disease has a chance of recurring if not treated properly. which is treated by doctors and specialists It will close the possibility of the risk of lazy eye disease occurring again. Mostly if detected in young children. The chance of getting cured quickly is greater. That is, the sooner young children are found and treated well, the faster they will be cured.”
Research has found that in the next 30 years, approximately half the world’s population will or approximately 50% of the population. There is an increased risk of nearsightedness. For the Southeast Asian region Ranked 2nd after East Asia. It is expected that nearly 70% of the population will be nearsighted, which from statistics and predictions is considered worrisome, especially in children who are nearsighted.
While the results of operations in the academic year 2022, School Adolescent Health Division, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health of Thailand In summary, there were 886,806 primary school students in Grade 1. 342,684 (38.64%) received vision screening, 37,683 (11%) were found to be at risk, and 18,243 (48.41%) received glasses.
Children should have at least one vision screening. Before having to get glasses for the first time in life
Dr. Natthiya recommends that “Parents should take their children to undergo eye screening at least once. Especially if you will need glasses for the first time in your life. There should also be a vision screening for every child before starting school. or before children enter kindergarten You should have your eyes checked first to see if your vision is normal. The first thing the ophthalmologist will check is a preliminary assessment of how each child sees. By the Eye Center of Praram 9 Hospital There is eye examination equipment with new technology, very good quality, diverse and suitable for examining children. There is a team of doctors who are experts in each area. From small children to older children in detail The hospital will place great importance on this aspect. If the screening test reveals that the patient is a small child They will be immediately referred to see a doctor who specializes in examining and treating children.
There was one case where the doctor examined and treated The child came with an initial examination and suspected nearsightedness of more than 500 baht. But when he came for treatment and drops of medicine to check the correct vision, It was found that the children were not nearsighted at all. This meant that this child was not actually nearsighted. And this kid doesn’t have to wear glasses. The doctor would like to recommend that before children I’ll be able to wear some eyeglasses. I want my parents to take me to see an eye doctor first. In order for children to receive accurate and appropriate eye measurement.
In addition, it is recommended that parents Refrain from using screens in children under 2 years of age, whether they be TVs, smartphones, or tablets. Parents should encourage development in other areas instead, such as exposing children to natural light or outdoors. Come do outdoor activities because such activities are not only good for your eyes. But it also sends to controlling emotions and concentration,” Dr. Natthiya concludes.
Children addicted to screens not only cause their eyesight to become abnormal. It can cause lazy eyes and short attention span.
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