Amblyopia, also referred to as lazy eye, is a vision developmental disorder where one eye is unable to obtain typical visual acuity despite prescription lenses or contact lenses. It typically occurs during early childhood when the brain prefers one eye over another, with the weaker eye falling behind in vision development. Amblyopia, if not treated, can result in permanent visual disability in the affected eye. Early diagnosis & treatment are essential for effective results. The usual causes are strabismus (squint), significant differences in refractive errors between the two eyes or other ocular conditions that interfere with clear vision in childhood.
