Could patching my child's eye affect his performance in school?

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  1. Dr. David K. Coats
     
    Dr. David K. Coats of American Academy of Ophthalmology answered:
    Patching a child's sound eye could adversely affect his school performance.  A discussion with your child’s opthalomologist would be a good first step to determine the level of visual impairment they suffer while patched and to explore other potential patching schedules that are less likely to interfere with school work. 
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