Amblyopia is a condition where the connection between the brain and the eye is not fully developed or is weakened, commonly referred to as "lazy eye". For detailed information about the disease, you can visit our Amblyopia page.

Symptoms of amblyopia include blurry or foggy vision, lack of coordination between the eyes, Strabismus, or eyes looking in different directions.

Amblyopia often occurs due to the lack of coordinated development of the eyes during childhood, one eye being weaker than the other, or eye problems such as Strabismus.

Treatment usually begins by determining the correct glasses for patients with refractive errors. Surgical intervention may be required in cases of strabismus. Patients with cataracts require cataract surgery. Amblyopia due to eyelid and corneal abnormalities generally requires surgery as well. The most commonly used treatment for amblyopia is patching therapy.

Amblyopia is one of the most common eye problems in childhood and is quite common worldwide.

Yes, amblyopia typically begins in childhood, but it can occur in adults in rare cases.

Yes, untreated amblyopia can lead to vision loss and can become permanent.

There is a risk of recurrence after amblyopia treatment, so regular eye doctor check-ups are important.