Children's Health
Strabismus - Home Treatment
If your child's treatment for strabismus includes wearing glasses or a patch, make sure that your child wears them exactly as directed by your doctor. This is very important because wearing a patch for too short a time can make the treatment less effective, and wearing it for too long can cause problems in the stronger eye.
If your child has to wear special contact lenses to treat amblyopia (lazy eye), you will need to learn how to put them in and take them out. Be sure your child uses exactly as directed any eyedrops that the doctor prescribes.
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Having strabismus can be hard on your child's self-esteem. In addition to affecting the child's ability to see well, strabismus affects the child's appearance. Other kids may tease your child for being cross-eyed or having a walleye. Be supportive of your child, and seek treatment right away.
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