Early Detection of Amblyopia

Successful treatment depends on how severe the amblyopia is and the age of the child when treatment begins. If the problem is detected early, successful treatment is possible and treatment time is shorter. If it is detected after the age of eight, the success rate would be very low.

Since the child is usually too young to complain of poor vision, this detection requires early checking of the vision by the family doctor, paediatrician or ophthalmologist before the age of four to five years.