What it is:
Amblyopia (am-blee-OH-pee-ah) is also called “lazy eye.” It means that the eye did not develop normal sight during childhood. Usually, one eye is strong and one eye is weak (“lazy”).
What You Need To Do:
Have your child’s vision checked by age four. The eye exam should be performed by a pediatrician, family physician, or ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.).
Why It’s Important:
Early detection (before age 9) is essential to successful treatment. Both eyes need to have normal vision to see depth, and in case something happens to one eye later in life, a good other eye is useful.
*Info provided by EyeCareAmerica.org