Amblyopia (Lazy Eye); Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment

Surgical Treatment Options

Surgical treatment for amblyopia varies based on the specific cause as well as the severity of each case. If the cause is due to a droopy eyelid, for instance, parents are often referred to an ophthalmologist who will perform surgery to lift their child’s affected eyelid. Cataracts causing amblyopia an also be removed through cataract surgery, and if strabismus caused the amblyopia, an operation to strengthen the eye muscles and realign the eyes might occur.

Where surgery is not required or cannot be used to treat amblyopia, doctors will turn to other methods. Continue reading to learn how they will use occlusion to strength vision.