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What is Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)?
Amblyopia, commonly referred to as lazy eye, occurs when one eye has reduced vision due to poor coordination between the brain and the affected eye. Affecting roughly 3% of the population, it is among the most prevalent vision disorders in children. Without proper treatment, it can lead to irreversible vision impairment and is recognized as the primary cause of vision loss in children.
It's often mixed with Strabismus, but, they are two different conditions.
Strabismus
People often associate a wandering eye or crossed eyes with the term "lazy eye," but this condition is known as strabismus and differs from amblyopia. Individuals with strabismus have misaligned eyes; one eye may look straight while the other may turn inward, outward, or downward. Strabismus results from the brain's inability to fully coordinate and control the direction in which both eyes focus.
Amblyopia
Amblyopia, commonly known as "lazy eye," can develop due to several factors. One cause is strabismus, or "wandering eye," where the eyes are misaligned. Another is anisometropia, a condition in which one eye is significantly more near-sighted or far-sighted than the other. Deprivation amblyopia, the third type, results from vision obstruction caused by conditions like cataracts, congenital glaucoma, or ptosis. In all cases, the brain suppresses input from the weaker eye during the critical period of visual development in childhood, leading to impaired vision that cannot be corrected with glasses alone. If left untreated, this can cause permanent vision loss in the weaker eye, becoming increasingly difficult to correct as the child grows older.
Lazy eye isn't a problem with the eyes, it's an issue that stems from the brain.
The earlier it is treated, the better the outcome.
If left untreated, amblyopia can lead to several consequences:
2.6x more likely to have vision loss in both eyes.
1.7x more likely to develop ADHD.
2.9x less likely to complete a university degree.
1.3x more likely to report feeling socially isolated.