I have a lazy eye but don't want to wear glasses or contacts. I just cover up my good eye and let my lazy eye strethen, I do this everyday but how long a day should I do it for?
2007-11-03 01:17:38 · 14 answers · asked by Hoodoo 3 in Health ➔ Optical
as long as it takes ask an eye doctor
2007-11-03 01:20:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What advice did your eye doctor give you? Follow that advice. If you haven't consulted an eye doctor yet, consult one and follow the advice.
The advice you get will depend on what is the underlying cause of the lazy eye how old you are. If you are over 20 and did not have earlier treatment the odds of success are very low.
If the lazy eye is due to an eye turn, you first need to fix the eye turn. If the lazy eye is due to high refractive error in the eye, you first need to wear glasses or contacts. Patching without fixing the eye turn or the need for glasses will not be successful.
If you have fixed any eye turn, are wearing necessary glasses and are under age 12, patching for a little as two to four hours a day for a few months may work and you may need vision therapy in addition to patching. If you are older than 12, patching longer may be needed.
2007-11-03 05:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by Judy B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By clinical wisdom, you patch an eye for the number of days equal to your age (i.e., if you're 6 yo, you cover for 6 days). However, I'm sorry to say but patching doesn't help for people over 6 years of age. But...I have come across promising studies of military recruits (>20 yo) who have been patched and the process reversed the lazy eye. However, not many other studies besides that have confirmed successful lazy eye reversal in older individuals. The best bet is to wear your glasses.
2007-11-03 21:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by Opto Bear 2010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok
1. did a Dr tell you that you have a lazy eye?
2. did the Dr tell you to wear a patch? and if so, for how long?
3. Is your lazy eye due to muscular problems or is it neurological?
4. If an eye Dr has prescribed glasses or contacts for you - it might be a good idea to wear them.
5. If it's muscular, there are some exercises that can help.
6. Get enough sleep.
7. If you don't do what the Dr. recommended, you could end up with more problems than having to wear a patch or glasses.
8. If you have seen an eye Dr. about this, please do what they said, and if you haven't seen one, please go.
Good luck
2007-11-03 01:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by sandoz 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
hi there darlin... i have a lazy eye as well and has been diignosed by an eye doctor. i was told in order to fix the problem i would have to ware a patch over my good eye to make my bad eye work harder and build the musle.
there is a down fall to this though.
i would have to give up my drivers licence for 6 MONTHS and there are no promises that it will work..
this is a 24/7 treatment and wont work unless you give in and give up driving...
if by chance you dont have your drivers licence and still depend on your parents to take you places then for gods sake do it and fix that eye..
i am 45 now and by the time i was told about this and the tretment i would have had to endure massave headaches every day all day long.and no drivers licence ... i chose not togive up driving as i had to work tofeed my kids...
sonow i am waring glasses just to see to read and there is no chance of fixing my problem now.. as i have become dependent on the glasses just to see to read.
cheers
jo
2007-11-03 01:26:55 · answer #5 · answered by josie d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh..I think I also have that..I used to have an eye patch when I was a child..They took it off after 1 or 2 year/s? Im not sure..I still have a lazy eye and the doctor said i have to use eyeglasses. Im now using eyeglasses but not very often. Sometimes, im lazy to wear them..
2007-11-03 01:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do it for say 4-8 hrs or less if other eye feels strained ,Or do for say 2 hrs then uncover 1-2 hrs and keep doing this
2007-11-03 04:09:51 · answer #7 · answered by kevinmccleanblack 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your optometrist should have told you this. It is best to ask a professional who specialises in the field to make sure your doing the best for your eye. You don't have to go in personally and spend more money just contact them by phone
2007-11-03 01:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know somebody who has a lazy eye and i asked one time and he said about 1-3 hours a day
2007-11-03 01:20:59 · answer #9 · answered by cozmo 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The ammunt of time will be unique for each individual patient. Dicuss it with your optician.
Try black contact lenses!
2007-11-04 01:59:38 · answer #10 · answered by qwertyu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋