Amblyopia Treatment in India
About Amblyopia
Key Highlights
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Non-surgical treatment approach focused on vision therapy.Most effective when initiated in early childhood.Can prevent permanent, uncorrectable vision loss in the affected eye.Improves depth perception and binocular vision.Treatment is typically painless and performed at home under supervision.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of reduced visual acuity in one eye not fully correctable with glasses.
- Presence of strabismus (misaligned eyes).
- Significant refractive error difference between the two eyes (anisometropia).
- Visual deprivation in early childhood due to conditions like cataract or ptosis.
- Failure of the brain to properly process images from one eye during critical developmental periods.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist to confirm diagnosis and rule out other causes.
- Cycloplegic refraction to determine the accurate glasses prescription.
- Discussion of the treatment plan (patching, drops, therapy) with the child and parents/caregivers.
- Acquiring the necessary supplies, such as adhesive eye patches or prescribed eye drops.
- Setting a consistent daily schedule for treatment and establishing a reward system for a child.
Risks & possible complications
- Potential for reversible amblyopia to become permanent if untreated.
- Skin irritation or allergy from adhesive patches.
- Temporary blurring of vision in the stronger eye when using atropine drops.
- Risk of inducing amblyopia in the patched eye if treatment is not monitored correctly (rare).
- Frustration or non-compliance from the child, which can reduce treatment effectiveness.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery involves consistent adherence to the prescribed therapy over weeks to months.
- Regular follow-up visits (every 4-12 weeks) to monitor vision improvement and adjust treatment.
- Gradual reduction of patching/atropine use as vision improves, under doctor's guidance.
- Possible need for continued maintenance therapy to prevent regression.
- Incorporation of vision exercises and activities to encourage use of the weaker eye.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing over 6 months to 2+ years
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering amblyopia in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for amblyopia in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Manipal Hospital Goa , known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform amblyopia. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for amblyopia compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Amblyopia in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing amblyopia.
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Ophthalmologists for Amblyopia
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform amblyopia and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 9 Years Experience
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- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 30 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 28 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 14 Years Experience
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- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 26 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 20 Years Experience
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- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jaipur
- 12 Years Experience
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