What is Amblyopia (lazy eye) and how is it treated?
A. Amblyopia occurs in 2-5% of the preschool population and is defined as decreased visual acuity (eyesight) in one eye that cannot be fully corrected with eyeglasses or surgery. The most common causes are a crossed eye, or one eye that is considerably more farsighted, nearsighted or astigmatic relative to the other. These conditions produce a greater reliance on one eye, as the turned or blurry eye becomes lazy from disuse. Treatment is highly successful and consists of glasses, patching one eye and exercises. The earlier Amblyopia is detected the more effective is the treatment.
