If you or your child struggles with lazy eye (or amblyopia), finding the right treatment can be challenging. At TrueVision Eye Care in Morrisville and Raleigh, we’re excited to introduce Shaw lenses as an innovative approach to managing this common condition. Lazy eye has traditionally been treated with methods like eye patches, which can be uncomfortable and ineffective for some people. Shaw lenses offer a modern, comfortable alternative that addresses the root causes of lazy eye in a way that’s tailored to your or your child’s unique visual needs. Learn what Shaw lenses are and how they can help with lazy eye.
Understanding lazy eye and traditional treatments
Lazy eye often develops when one eye has poorer vision than the other eye due to different prescriptions. The brain starts to ignore the weaker eye’s signals over time, which can lead to amblyopia. Even with corrective lenses, the affected eye might not see 20/20.
Traditional treatments for lazy eye usually involve wearing glasses and patching the stronger eye. While this can work for some, many patients don’t see the improvements they hope for. Patching might increase how often the brain uses the weaker eye, but when the patient uses both eyes together, traditional glasses can cause issues.
What are Shaw lenses?
Shaw lenses represent a significant leap forward in lazy eye treatment. They are the only lenses specifically designed to accommodate how your eyes work together, providing you or your child with the best vision possible. Unlike traditional lazy eye treatments, such as eye patches or drops, Shaw lenses use advanced technology to offer a more precise and effective solution.
Shaw lenses use special patterns and visual cues to strengthen the weaker eye while letting the stronger eye continue functioning as usual. This helps retrain the brain to process visual information from both eyes more effectively, encouraging the use of the weaker eye and improving overall visual function. Shaw lenses don’t just cover up symptoms—they work to address the underlying issues that contribute to lazy eye.
If traditional treatments for lazy eye haven’t been successful, Shaw lenses offer a promising new option. At TrueVision Eye Care in Morrisville and Raleigh, we’re excited to provide this cutting-edge solution to help you or your child achieve clearer vision and better eye health. We also offer vision therapy in Raleigh to retrain your visual system, helping many individuals with lazy eye and other visual issues or conditions. Schedule an appointment with us today and learn how Shaw lenses and our range of eye care services can have a positive impact on your vision.