Children's Vision and Amblyopia

One of the major reasons that you should have your child’s vision checked is to screen for a problem called Amblyopia. Amblyopia is an impairment of vision which is best described as a difference in vision between the two eyes. Now, as many as 5% of children have Amblyopia. There are certain clues in kids less than three. A squint can be a clue to the diagnosis. Now, not every child whose squints has it but if the squinting occurs regularly, it certainly is worth checking it out. There are numerous treatments for Amblyopia but each has the goal of challenging the weakened eye to make it stronger. The problem is that during development the stronger eye can take over and ultimately render the other eye relatively useless. Only detection and treatment can help prevent this. Of course the key is to make sure the problem is recognized and you get your child to the physician. For more information, click onto www.MyMedicalReports.com.