Amblyopia, more commonly known as “lazy eye,” is a disease of the visual apparatus characterized by reduced vision in one eye due to abnormal visual development early in life.
The weaker or lazy eye often wanders inward or outward.
Amblyopia generally develops from birth to age 7. It is the leading cause of decreased vision in one eye among children. Rarely, lazy eye affects both eyes.
Early detection and treatment can help prevent long-term problems. Lazy eye can usually be corrected with glasses or contact lenses or with patches. Sometimes surgery is necessary.
