It has been reported that the ages when children are most susceptible to amblyopia are from birth to 7 years of age, and if amblyopia is noticed during this period, it can be treated. Ophthalmology and Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Rana Altan Yaycıoğlu said, "The first eye examination should be performed before the child is 1 year old and should not be postponed until primary school age." Ophthalmology and Surgery Specialist Prof. said that it started in the first month, but by the sixth month he had adult-like vision. Dr. Rana Altan Yaycıoğlu pointed out the importance of the age of 0-7 in the treatment of eye diseases, as the majority of children's visual development is completed by the age of 7. Prof. Dr. Rana Altan Yaycıoğlu emphasized that the first eye examination should be performed as early as possible and said, "If babies have problems such as slipping, watering, stains, whiteness in the eyes, inability to look at the light, tremors, etc., they should be examined without wasting any time. "Babies with no problems should be taken to an ophthalmologist before the age of 1, preferably at the age of 8-9 months," he said. . Dr. Yaycıoğlu said, “Disorders such as cataracts, eye spots, droopy eyelids, and strabismus are some of these obstacles. In such disorders, the retinal image is blurred, which can cause permanent damage to the visual center in the brain. At the same time, if severe refractive error is not treated in the early developmental period in both eyes, amblyopia may develop. "In this way, lazy eye becomes inevitable because vision is not learned due to blurry vision in early childhood." Prof. stated that choosing objects or small objects on the ground does not mean that they see well. Dr. Rana Altan Yaycıoğlu said, “Children with one eye defect can see these objects with their good eyesight. This situation can be deceptive because they say "The simplest way to detect this condition is to have an eye examination by closing one eye," he said. Prof. said that special glasses that provide closure can be used in children who have difficulty. Dr. Yaycıoğlu said, “Covering treatment is generally effective until the age of 7. "When applied afterwards, the chance of success decreases," he said.
Things to consider about eye examination
Prof. Dr. Addressing parents, Rana Altan Yaycıoğlu explains what they should pay attention to regarding their children's eye health as follows: "Babies must have their eyes checked under the age of 1, they should not wait until the age of starting primary school for their first eye examination, and if they have a disease, goggles or surgical treatment should be done without delay." "It should be kept in mind that in amblyopia that improves with appropriate glasses and occlusion treatment, the best results are obtained when treatment is started early, and that eye disorders should be intervened, especially between birth and 7 years of age, which is the period of visual improvement."
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