Paediatric Services

Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is a condition where one eye has reduced vision because the brain favors the other eye. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent permanent vision loss. Treatment options include corrective glasses to address refractive errors, patching the stronger eye to encourage use of the weaker eye, and sometimes eye drops or vision therapy exercises. The goal of lazy eye treatment is to improve vision in the affected eye and ensure both eyes work together properly, supporting normal visual development and depth perception.

• Amblyopia results in reduced vision in one eye due to poor brain-eye coordination.
• Early detection is crucial to prevent permanent vision impairment.
• Treatment includes corrective glasses to fix refractive errors.
• Patching the stronger eye encourages use of the weaker eye.
• Vision therapy and eye drops may be used in some cases.