Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Adults Treatment - Eye & Vision Message Board

dimachka · 05-30-2003, 11:38 AM

Hi All,

Does anyone know if Lazy Eye can be treated for the adults in their 30's. Does anyone know if there can be a surgery performed or what is available for the adults. Also does Lazy Eye is treatable if you are in your 30's.

Any help would greately appriciated.

Thank you very much.

DonnaDe · 05-30-2003, 01:56 PM

Did you read the replies to your last post? You have not made it clear whether or not you have true amblyopia or strabismus. Strabismus is a misalignment of your eyes. Amblyopia is a loss of vision in one eye that happens during childhood development. The brain "shuts off" vision in one eye for a number of reasons. It's NOT correctable through surgery, as there is nothing wrong with the eye itself.

If you could be more specific, we could try to help

qwerty75 · 05-30-2003, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by dimachka:
Hi All,

Does anyone know if Lazy Eye can be treated for the adults in their 30's.

Yes for amblyopia and strabismus.

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dimachkaDoes anyone know if there can be a surgery performed or what is available for the adults.

Vision therapy for amblyopia. Surgery for certain classifications of strabismus.

dimachka · 05-30-2003, 02:58 PM

Hi all,

I'm looking for the information on strabismus. If the operation can help.

Thank you very much for help.

Shaman · 05-30-2003, 06:29 PM

Since it is strabismus we are talking about, I can tell you my experience. Yes, strabismus can be treated with surgery in your 30s. Yes, it can be successful. You need to consult with a board certified pediatric ophthamologist who works with adults with strabismus, preferably an AAPOS member. I don't know where in canada you are, but there are some excellent POs there. If you live near a children's hospital, that may be a good place to start looking for an ophthamologist. Make certain you feel comfortablw with the Dr. you choose, and make sure you get a second opinion before agreeing to surgery.

Good luck