Schedule an eye exam with an optometrist or ophthalmologist
Follow the prescribed treatment plan consistently
Wear corrective glasses or contact lenses if prescribed
Use an eye patch on the stronger eye as prescribed (part-time)
Use atropine drops in the stronger eye as prescribed
Do vision therapy/occlusion therapy if recommended
If a refractive error is the cause, correct it promptly with the right prescription
If a misalignment (strabismus) is present, treat it with glasses, patching, vision therapy, or surgery if recommended
Consider surgery for eyelid/eye muscle alignment when indicated by an ophthalmologist
Use the correct treatment schedule based on age and severity
Continue follow-up visits to monitor improvement and adjust treatment
Seek urgent care if there is sudden vision change, severe eye pain, or new double vision