Amblyopia
Definition
Amblyopia refers to diminished vision in either one or both eyes, for which no cause can be discovered upon examination of the eye. Amblyopia is the medical term used when the vision in one of the eyes is reduced because the eye and the brain are not working together properly. The eye itself looks normal, but it is not being used normally because the brain is favoring the other eye. This condition is also sometimes called lazy eye.
Description
Lazy eye is a common non-medical term used to describe amblyopia because the eye with poorer vision does not seem to be doing its job of seeing. Amblyopia is the most common cause of impaired vision in childhood. It affects approximately two or three out of every 100 children. Vision is a combination of the clarity of the images of the eyes...
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