How can I best take care of my child with amblyopia?
How can I best take care of my child with amblyopia?
You can take several steps to help your child with lazy eye:
- Eye care: Your child should have regular eye exams, one by 6 months old and another by 3 years old. And go to all follow-up eye appointments.
- Stick with treatment: Encourage your child to wear the eyeglasses or patch, even though they may not want to. Try offering rewards and explaining why it’s so important.
- Strengthen the eye: Encourage your child to actively use the lazy eye when wearing glasses or a patch. Read or do puzzles together.