Amblyopia, sometimes known as "lazy eye," is a disorder in which one eye's vision is compromised as a result of subpar visual growth during childhood. The weaker (or lazier) eye often drifts inward or outward. The age range from one to seven is when amblyopia is most prevalent. It is the main factor behind childhood vision loss. Lazy eye rarely affects both eyes.

Risk factors and their causes

failure to discover a disorder by having a thorough eye exam at 6 months and again at 3 years of age.

• a high prescription that hasn't been altered by contacts or glasses.


• a pedigree.


• birth before term.

What signs and symptoms point to amblyopia?

Amblyopia symptoms could be challenging to identify. Amblyopic children may have impaired depth perception, making it challenging for them to judge how close or far something is. Parents may also observe signs of their child's vision problems, such as:

• squinting while shutting one eye


• Their heads are cocked.

What remedies are available for amblyopia?

When amblyopia is treated early, when the connections between the eyes and brain are still forming, the results are substantially better. The techniques are intended to teach the child's brain to utilise the less-effective eye. The choices include:

• Children's eye patches: Your child may cover the healthy eye with a patch for at least a few hours each day. This efficient therapy can be used for several months or even years. The stronger eye gradually becomes stronger because the patch pushes the brain to use images from the weaker eye.


• Glasses: Another common cure for sleepy eyes is a pair of glasses. By reducing eye crossing, farsightedness, and nearsightedness, they can aid in the treatment of amblyopia.


• Your doctor may prescribe eye drops (atropine) in mild cases to temporarily blur vision in the better eye. Similar to a patch, the intention is to deceive the brain into utilising the less-effective eye.

Amblyopia surgery

Amblyopia surgery is uncommon. Your doctor might advise surgery to correct specific amblyopia causes, such as cataracts.

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