Overview
Lazy eye, also referred to as amblyopia, is a primary childhood disorder where the child’s vision does not develop correctly. It generally affects one eye, but it can take place in both eyes.
If your child is born with a lazy eye, they will not get clear images through one of their eyes, and as a result a clear image will not be transmitted to their brain.
Lazy Eye Might Go Unnoticed
If your child experiences a lazy eye, they might not be aware that there is a problem. Consequently, a lazy eye is often not identified until the child goes for their first eye test.
As the lazy eye is not able to direct clear, images to the brain, the leading symptom of a lazy eye is fuzzy, or double, vision. Some kids might also have a visible squint, a droopy eye, or a cataract.
Eye Treatment
You might not become conscious of the fact that your child has a problem with their sight unless their sight is tested. For instance, if your child has unequal vision (known as anisometropia), the vision in one of their eyes will be excellent and will become the main source of sight. Though, the eye that is not being utilized might become lazy.
Glasses
- Glasses can be used to correct vision difficulties.
- These will generally need to be worn permanently so that the orthoptist can examine the effect that they are having on the lazy eye.
- Glasses might also assist with straightening a squint and, in some instances, can repair the lazy eye without the need for additional treatment.
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