What happens to monocular amblyopia as one ages?
Disease description:
My left eye has relatively severe amblyopia, and I have been wearing glasses all the time. However, I'm worried that as I get older, I might go blind or lose vision completely. I'd like to know what happens with monocular amblyopia as one ages?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
As age increases, monocular amblyopia may lead to progressive vision loss, especially when combined with other eye conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma, potentially resulting in more significant visual deterioration and even blindness. Moreover, long-standing amblyopia can enlarge the disparity in visual function between the two eyes, impairing the brain's ability to integrate and process visual information, thereby further affecting daily activities and safety. Amblyopia may also cause underdevelopment or functional damage to the macula, which may worsen with age and lead to additional visual problems. At the same time, the risk of strabismus increases with aging, which not only affects appearance but may also result in loss of binocular visual function. Elderly patients with amblyopia may also develop depth perception deficits, increasing the risk of falls and other accidents.
