Is amblyopia related to obesity and PCOD?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been dealing with a bit of a puzzle lately, and I was hoping you could help me figure it out. So, when I was a kid, I was diagnosed with something called amblyopia by an eye doctor. Now, fast forward to today, and I am a 28-year-old woman dealing with a couple of other health issues, namely PCOD and obesity. Recently, I stumbled upon some information suggesting that these things might all be connected somehow. I am starting to wonder what is going on with me and if there is more to it than meets the eye. I would love to get a clearer picture of how these conditions might be related and what it means for my health moving forward. What can I do to manage everything? Kindly suggest.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Regarding PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) and obesity, they are interrelated and occur as a result of hormonal changes. A low-fat diet, daily exercise, and medications from a gynecologist will help you in controlling PCOD. On the other hand, amblyopia is a disorder of the optic nerve wherein, during development, one of the two eyes becomes dominant and the other is suppressed. This can happen because of a congenital cataract, refractive error, squint, idiopathic, or familial connection. I would suggest you visit an ophthalmologist for an eye check-up for correction of any refractive error if present. I hope I have cleared your queries.

Thank you.