Skip to content
- Cerebral Amblyopia:
-
A condition where there is a reduced visual acuity or decline in vision in one or both eyes caused by abnormal visual development in the brain.
- Causes:
-
- Brain injury or trauma affecting the visual processing centers.
- Neurological disorders impacting visual pathways and brain function.
- Stroke or other vascular conditions interfering with blood supply to the visual cortex.
- Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as cerebral palsy, affecting normal brain development.
- Genetic factors leading to abnormal brain function related to vision.
- Symptoms:
-
- Reduced visual acuity in one or both eyes.
- Blurred or distorted vision.
- Poor depth perception.
- Limited peripheral vision.
- Difficulty with eye tracking or visual attention.
- Squinting or closing one eye to see better.
- Trouble recognizing objects or faces.
- Treatment:
-
- Prescription glasses or contact lenses to correct refractive errors.
- Eye patching therapy to strengthen the amblyopic eye and improve visual acuity.
- Visual exercises and activities to enhance eye-brain coordination.
- Use of specialized filters or prisms to improve visual processing.
- Occupational or physical therapy to address associated motor or sensory impairments.
- Regular eye exams and follow-up care to monitor progress and adjust treatment.