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Anisometropia
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Anisometropia
This is the condition in which the refractive errors of the two eyes are
different. A slight difference is common but greater differences may create a
condition called amblyopia, where the vision in one eye does not develop
normally. Glasses and sometimes patching the good eye is needed to ensure that
each eye can see clearly.
The role of the teacher
The effects of refractive errors are often first noticed in school. A child
cannot see the blackboard clearly, or finds it difficult to read or write. The
child may complain of eye strain or may have occasional crossing of eyes
especially towards the end of the day. You as teachers may be the first one to
notice the disability and can provide important input into the decision
regarding the need for glasses. When a child is prescribed glasses he/she needs
to wear them constantly. Since a teacher’s words carry a lot of weight for a
child, you may play a role in the initiation. The children who need patching of
one eye also need extra support so as to be comfortable in school. Teasing by
classmates is an important cause for refusal of the child to wear glasses or
undergo occlusion therapy.
Refractive Errors |
Myopia | Hyperopia |
Astigmatism | Anisometropia
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