Posts from September 5, 2018

Does Patching Help Fix Eye Misalignment?

September 5, 2018 | by Matthew C. Weed, MD | 2 minutes to read

Simply put, no it does not. This is a common misconception. Patching doesn't help straighten the eyes; it's done to help the non-patched eye develop better vision, but it almost never also results in better eye alignment.