EyePatch.com is here for you and your family to educate & provide insight for eye conditions.
What we educate on
Amblyopia
Strengthening Vision
Amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” occurs when the brain favors one eye, leading to weaker vision in the other. Because the brain doesn’t recognize both eyes equally, vision in the weaker eye declines over time. Patching is a proven treatment that helps build neural connections, training the brain to acknowledge and strengthen the weaker eye. Early intervention is key, making childhood the most effective time for treatment.
Strabismus
Improving Alignment
Strabismus affects eye alignment, causing one or both eyes to turn inward, outward, upward, or downward. This misalignment can lead to double vision and depth perception issues. In children, patching can help strengthen the weaker eye and encourage better alignment. Adults may also experience strabismus-related double vision, often managing symptoms with reusable eye patches or vision therapy.
Patching
A Key Treatment
Patching involves covering the stronger eye to encourage use of the weaker eye, helping to improve vision and alignment. For children, doctors typically recommend 2-6 hours of patching per day to ensure the brain starts recognizing input from the weaker eye. While patching is most effective in early childhood, it can still provide benefits to older children and adults when combined with vision therapy.
Why Us?
Despite the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, resources for amblyopia and strabismus are scattered and incomplete. Parents, patients, and even healthcare providers struggle to find a single, reliable source for education, research, and treatment options. Eyepatch.com bridges this gap by offering expert-backed information, product solutions, and the latest advancements—all in one place. Because better vision starts with better access to knowledge.