{"id":1871,"date":"2017-10-17T19:53:35","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T19:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inof.es\/ambliopia\/"},"modified":"2022-07-17T18:27:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-17T18:27:25","slug":"amblyopia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/amblyopia\/","title":{"rendered":"Amblyopia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay=&#8221;color&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1577986507366{background-image: url(https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tratamiento-ambliopia.jpg?id=3353) !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; min_height=&#8221;400&#8243; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc18e298ccb{color:#ffffff;font-size:60px;font-family:'Titillium Web';font-weight:600;}@media (max-width:1024px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc18e298ccb{font-size:50px;}}@media (max-width:959px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc18e298ccb{font-size:50px;}}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc18e298ccb{font-size:40px;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc18e298ccb{font-size:40px;}}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vcex_69dc18e298ccb\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">AMBLYOPIA<\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text font_weight=&#8221;300&#8243;]<span style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #99ccff;\">We avoid lazy eye and we achieve a vision improvement.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-button.vcex_69dc18e29b62a{background:#5884ca;color:#ffffff!important;padding-inline:20px;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;}.vcex-button.vcex_69dc18e29b62a:hover{background:#1c5ec9!important;}.vcex-button.vcex_69dc18e29b62a .theme-button-icon-left{padding-inline-end:20px;}<\/style><div class=\"theme-button-wrap theme-button-block-wrap wpex-block wpex-clear wpex-clr\"><a href=\"tel:933933156\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-left block vcex_69dc18e29b62a\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\"><span class=\"vcex-button-icon vcex-icon-wrap theme-button-icon-left\"><span class=\"wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span>Request an appointment 933 933 156<\/span><\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510527681568{background-position: 0 0;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc18e29bdae{color:#6b6b6b;font-size:40px;font-family:'Titillium Web';font-weight:200;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center vcex_69dc18e29bdae\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">SPECIALITIES<\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc18e29c3d8{color:#ffffff;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1524738128186 vcex_69dc18e29c3d8\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Amblyopia (lazy eye)<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_tta_tabs shape=&#8221;square&#8221; spacing=&#8221;15&#8243; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1508256027653{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #cccccc !important;border-right-color: #cccccc !important;border-top-color: #cccccc !important;border-bottom-color: #cccccc !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508251362686-4ac9fce9-13f7890f-d2ae&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">What is amblyopia?<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Amblyopia (known as <strong>lazy eye<\/strong>) is an uncorrectable visual loss with no pathological cause. It is very important to detect amblyopia during childhood, as the prognosis improves if treatment is started early[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1586&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<blockquote><p>If amblyopia occurs before the age of 8-9, there is an increased chance of recovery.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Causes&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508256089541-8b045f78-48a2890f-d2ae&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Causes of amblyopia<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>Deprivation<\/strong>: When something is covering the light entering the eye. This may be caused by closed eyelids (ptosis), cornea problems (dystrophy) or the crystalline lens (congenital cataracts).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strabismus<\/strong>: If you have strabismus, the brain suppresses the image from one eye so you don\u2019t get double vision. This suppression leads to amblyopia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anisometropia<\/strong>: If there is a large difference in refraction error between the eyes and this is not detected or treated, it may cause amblyopia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High bilateral refraction error<\/strong>: If this is not corrected, it may lead to bilateral amblyopia.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1494&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Strabismus can lead to amblyopia.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Types&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508256790280-6cca5488-e3c6890f-d2ae&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Types of amblyopia<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strabismic amblyopia<\/strong>: This is the most common form and may be associated with any type of strabismus except if it is alternating (when the deviating eye alternates).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refractive amblyopia<\/strong>: Linked to high refractions, frequently together with anisometropia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1588&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Evaluation&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508258154839-35b76ff9-306e890f-d2ae&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Evaluation<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">Diagnostic techniques<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Testing visual acuity<\/strong>: The size of the smallest writing a patient can see is measured. Simple images are used for children. In patients with amblyopia, one or botheyes have a reduced visual acuity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Detection of refractive errors<\/strong>: We measure the amount of the correctable refractive error of the eye (the prescription level for glasses)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cover test<\/strong>: An objective test to determine the presence and amount of ocular deviation. Strabismus may lead to amblyopia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stereopsis<\/strong>: A sensory test to study heightened or 3D vision capacity. There are different tests to evaluate stereopsis. In amblyopia, it will be reduced.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/gUmWUb0Qbt8&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Visual acuity test.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1496&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Refractive measurement.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/7IGQ9UeUnn4&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Depth perception with the stereopsis technique.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][vc_column visibility=&#8221;visible-desktop&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text font_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1577986752245{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #5884ca !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"white-text\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\">OTHER SPECIALITIES<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-navbar.vcex_69dc18e2a059f a.vcex-navbar-link{color:#5884ca;background:#eaeaea;}.vcex-navbar.vcex_69dc18e2a059f a.vcex-navbar-link:is(:hover,.active){color:#ffffff;background:#5884ca;}.vcex-navbar.vcex_69dc18e2a059f{font-size:14px;}<\/style><nav class=\"vcex-navbar vcex-navbar--expanded vcex-module vcex_69dc18e2a059f\"><div class=\"vcex-navbar-inner wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/strabismus-in-children-and-adults\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1861 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">STRABISMUS<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/amblyopia\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1871 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">AMBLYOPIA<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-diplopia\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--4194 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">DIPLOPIA<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-cataracts\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1877 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class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">GLAUCOMA<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/neuro-ophthalmology\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1890 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">NEURO OPHTALMOLOGY<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-retinal-diseases\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1899 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">RETINA<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/ocular-surface-treatments\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1905 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">OCULAR SURFACE<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/eyelids-orbit-and-tear-duct\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1908 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">EYELIDS, ORBIT AND TEAR DUCT<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/clinical-optometry\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1924 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">CLINICAL OPTOMETRY<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/nav>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc18e2ad501{color:#ffffff;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1524741100077 vcex_69dc18e2ad501\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Amblyopia treatment<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Adequate <strong>optic correction <\/strong>to provide a sharper retina image.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patch occlusion of the eye <\/strong>without amblyopia to stimulate the eye with amblyopia.<\/li>\n<li>Impairing the eye without amblyopia using filters, <strong>eye drops<\/strong> (atropine) or optic correction, in order to stimulate the eye with the visual impairment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgery<\/strong> in cases of deprivation (cataracts, ptosis) or in some cases of strabismus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1498&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc18e2adf6a{color:#ffffff;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1524741150410 vcex_69dc18e2adf6a\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion shape=&#8221;square&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;triangle&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Until what age can amblyopia be treated?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508266816826-246aed61-1e01890f-d2ae&#8221;][vc_column_text]Early detection and immediate treatment are crucial for amblyopia. If it is treated before the age of 8-9, the chances of recovery are high. After the age of 10-12, the chances of treatment being successful decrease significantly. However, successful treatment at this age is not impossible.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Can amblyopia interfere with a child\u2019s learning process?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508266862409-d10de19a-04ab890f-d2ae&#8221;][vc_column_text]Any ocular anomaly that is not diagnosed early enough can hinder visual development and have lasting effects. 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