Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, affects up to 3% of children in America. When one eye is strong, but the other is weak, poor vision can result when the weak eye is left untreated. Now that your child has been diagnosed with amblyopia, you are faced with four different treatment options. Here are the facts about what to expect from each one. Eye Patch If you have ever seen a child wearing an eye patch and it is not Halloween, chances are their eye specialist has chosen this path to tackle a lazy eye problem.

In the Internet age, virtually every business has a website. However, if you are a healthcare professional, you might not be getting the best out of your practice's website without a patient portal. If you want to cut down on wasted time, simplify patient intake, and help your patients feel cared for, you should consider adding a helpful patient portal to your website. What Exactly Is A Patient Portal? Patient portals are secure pages on your practice's website that allow your patients to give you their information prior to appointments and get in contact with you when necessary.