Amblyopia

Amblyopia Amblyopia (lazy eye) affects approximately 3% of the population and develops during early childhood when the visual system is forming critical neural connections. Early detection and treatment during the critical period (birth to age 8) offers the highest success rates, with 70-90% of children under 7 showing significant improvement with appropriate treatment. Treatment options

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Amblyopia (lazy eye) affects approximately 3% of children worldwide and occurs when vision in one eye fails to develop properly during early childhood. Early detection is crucial—children should undergo vision screening by age 4-5, with those at higher risk being examined earlier. Treatment is most effective during childhood but recent research shows