Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” is a vision development disorder in which one eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, even with prescription glasses or contact lenses. It typically begins in infancy or early childhood and is one of the leading causes of reduced vision in children. If left untreated, amblyopia can lead to permanent vision impairment in the affected eye.
What is Amblyopia?
Amblyopia occurs when the brain and the eye do not work together properly. The brain favors one eye over the other, causing the weaker eye to become underused. Over time, the visual processing ability of that eye declines. This is not a structural defect in the eye itself but a neurological issue related to how the brain interprets visual signals.
Causes of Amblyopia