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Lazy Eyes (Amblyopia)

Early Care to Support Healthy Vision Development

Lazy eye, medically known as amblyopia, is a vision development condition that typically begins in childhood. It occurs when one eye does not develop normal vision, even though the eye itself may appear healthy.

At Stewart Eye, we provide expert pediatric eye care for children with amblyopia, focusing on early detection, personalized treatment, and long-term visual development. Care is led by Dr. Sara Stewart, using a compassionate, child-centered approach.

Causes of Amblyopia

Causes of Amblyopia

Lazy eye can develop due to several underlying conditions, including:

Strabismus

Eye misalignment can cause the brain to ignore visual input from one eye.

Refractive Errors

Large differences in nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism between the eyes.

Visual Deprivation

Conditions such as congenital cataracts, drooping eyelids (ptosis), or uncorrected refractive errors that block or blur vision.

Identifying the cause is essential for effective treatment.

Understanding Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

Amblyopia develops when the brain favors one eye over the other due to abnormal visual input during early childhood. If left untreated, the weaker eye may never achieve normal vision.

Children with amblyopia may experience:

  • Reduced vision in one eye
  • Poor depth perception
  • Eye misalignment
  • Difficulty reading or focusing
  • Squinting or closing one eye

Early treatment significantly improves visual outcomes.

Treatment of Amblyopia

Treatment aims to improve vision in the weaker eye and encourage balanced use of both eyes. Depending on the cause and severity, treatment may include:
  • Prescription glasses
  • Patching the stronger eye
  • Vision therapy exercises
  • Monitoring visual development over time
Consistent treatment and follow-up are critical for success.

Our Amblyopia Care Procedure

A Simple 3-Step Approach to Vision Development

Our treatment approach focuses on improving vision in the weaker eye and promoting binocular vision.

Step 1: Vision & Eye Function Assessment

We assess visual clarity, eye alignment, and how the eyes work together.

Step 2: Cause Identification

Dr. Stewart determines the underlying reason for amblyopia.

Step 3: Personalized Treatment Plan

A customized care plan is created to strengthen vision in the affected eye.

Schedule Your Child’s Amblyopia Consultation

If you suspect your child may have lazy eye or notice vision concerns, early evaluation is important. Use the form below to request an appointment, and our team will contact you to confirm availability.
Request an Appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

Can amblyopia be corrected?
Yes. With early diagnosis and consistent treatment, many children experience significant vision improvement.
Treatment is most effective during early childhood, but older children may still benefit from treatment.
If left untreated, it can lead to permanent vision loss. Early treatment greatly reduces this risk.
No. Treatments are non-invasive and child-friendly.

Most medical insurance plans cover pediatric amblyopia evaluation and treatment.