Can lens implantation be done with a lazy eye?

A lens implant can be performed in patients with lazy eye (amblyopia), but the degree of improvement depends on how well the eye still functions. A lens implant corrects refractive error, such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) or a cylinder defect (astigmatism), but does not restore vision loss caused by amblyopia.

If the lazy eye was not properly treated in childhood, visual acuity remains limited even after lens implantation. In cases where the lazy eye still has usable vision, a lens implant may well help that eye achieve its maximum visual capacity.

At Focus Eye Clinic, a screening will assess whether lens implantation makes sense and what expectations are realistic. The ophthalmologist will examine whether the visual improvement will have sufficient impact on your daily functioning.

Conclusion:

A lens implant can be placed for a lazy eye, but it only improves the refractive error, not the underlying amblyopia. A comprehensive screening at Focus Eye Clinic will help determine if the procedure is right for you.

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