Understanding Amblyopia and Its Treatment Options
Amblyopia, which is referred to as ‘lazy eye’, is the leading cause of vision loss in children, causing a reduction in visual acuity and poor depth perception (STREETS et al., 2023). The condition occurs as a result of receiving two different images from the brain from the eyes, usually because of strabismus or anisometropia (MILLER et al., 2023). When the brain cannot process these different images, it will suppress the input of vision from the weaker eye, leading to amblyopia. About three percent (3%) of people globally suffer from amblyopia (Harvard University). Unfortunately, late diagnoses or the wrong treatment can lead to partial vision loss. If untreated during early childhood, it usually continues into adulthood, and this affects life in various ways, like coordination ability, reading skills, and even road safety. Traditional amblyopia treatments Corrective Eyewear Amblyopia treatment frequently involves the use of corrective glasses or lenses. Such eyewear, either pre...