Friday, August 2, 2024
What is amblyopia?
Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a condition where one or both eyes have impaired vision because the eyes and brain aren’t working together properly.
In North America, it is estimated that amblyopia affects up to four per cent of the population and is one of the most common vision disorders in children.
With amblyopia, the problem largely lies in the brain. Both eyes can see, but the brain has trouble processing the images seen by each eye and merging them into one cohesive image. As a result, the brain begins relying on one eye to see while ignoring the visual input from the other eye.
