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Strabismus

Intermittent exotropia: 6 management options — how do parents choose?

The most common type of strabismus in Hong Kong children. From observation, glasses, amblyopia treatment and vision training to prisms and surgery — each option explained to help you choose.

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Vision training

Where to do vision therapy in Hong Kong? A parent's guide to choosing an optometrist

Public, university-affiliated or private? The evidence behind vision training, the available pathways, what to expect on cost, and the must-ask questions when choosing an optometrist.

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Myopia control

Childhood myopia control in Hong Kong: Ortho-K, defocus lenses or atropine?

Three evidence-based myopia control methods: who they suit, what to watch out for, and how fast myopia needs to progress before starting treatment.

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Strabismus

Is vision training still needed after strabismus surgery?

Surgery realigns the eyes, but that doesn't mean binocular coordination is established. When to do a post-operative assessment, and which children need training.

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Binocular vision

What is a children's binocular vision assessment, and how is it different from a routine eye test?

6/6 vision doesn't mean visual function is normal. What checks children who skip lines or lose their place when reading, tire easily, or see double should have.

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