What does lazy eye mean?
Lazy eye (amblyopia) is reduced vision in one eye caused by abnormal visual development early in life.
Rarely, lazy eye affects both eyes.
Amblyopia generally develops from birth up to age 7 years. The child sees more clearly with one eye than with the other, and therefore vision depends on a healthy eye.
It is the leading cause of decreased vision among children.
Factors associated with an increased risk of lazy eye include:
- Premature birth
- Small size at birth
- Family history of lazy eye
- Developmental disabilities
Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent long-term problems with your child's vision.
The eye with poorer vision can usually be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, patching therapy or surgery.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of lazy eye include:
- An eye that wanders inward or outward
- Eyes that appear to not work together
- Poor depth perception
- Squinting or shutting an eye
- Head tilting
- Abnormal results of vision screening tests
Untreated, lazy eye can cause permanent vision loss.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lazy-eye/symptoms-causes/syc-20352391
