Anisometropia is an eye condition in which the two eyes have different refractive power. A person with this condition faces difficulty in focusing. It is most commonly caused by refractive errors of the eye, such as myopia, far-sightedness, and astigmatism in one eye. An opthalmologist will prescribe power glasses or contact lenses to correct this condition.
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How is a sudden vision disturbance in the lazy eye treated?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a congenital left lazy eye, which wanders outwards and upwards. This is managed by prism glasses, currently 7 base vertically and 2 horizontally. I am managing my eye strain and daily life well in general. I do however have occasional episodes, which are not manageable. Sometimes, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lazy eye is not congenital. It is acquired due to the presence of anisometropia (difference in the refractive status of both eyes) or due to squint or due to congenital cataract or ptosis, etc. Sometimes, lazy eye tends to move out to lead to squint and for that prism... Read Full »
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