3 Causes of Lazy Eye in Children Lazy eye (amblyopia) affects approximately 3% of children and occurs when vision fails to develop properly in one eye, causing the brain to favor the stronger eye. The three main causes are refractive errors (especially when different between eyes), strabismus (eye misalignment), and visual deprivation (from conditions like […]
Long-Term Outlook: Managing and Monitoring Lazy Eye The long-term prognosis for children with amblyopia depends significantly on several factors: the underlying cause, severity at diagnosis, age at treatment initiation, and treatment compliance. With appropriate intervention, many children achieve substantial visual improvement, though the journey often requires patience and persistence. For most children who receive timely
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) in Children Amblyopia (lazy eye) affects approximately 3% of children and occurs when the brain favors one eye, causing underdevelopment of vision in the weaker eye. Early signs include eye misalignment, head tilting, poor depth perception, and squinting or closing one eye. Diagnosis involves visual acuity testing, refraction assessment, eye alignment evaluation,
