Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

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Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) in Children

Early Detection. Lifelong Vision.

Amblyopia—commonly known as “lazy eye”—is the most frequent cause of vision problems in children. It occurs when one eye does not develop normal vision during early childhood because the brain starts to favor the other eye. Over time, the weaker eye can lose the ability to see clearly, even with glasses.

At Sydney Eye Care – Burwood, we understand how vital the early years are for your child’s vision. That’s why we offer compassionate, expert-led care to diagnose and treat amblyopia early—when treatment is most effective and outcomes are best.

What Causes Amblyopia?

Amblyopia can be caused by: • Strabismus (crossed or turned eye) – the eyes don’t align properly • Refractive errors – a big difference in prescription between the two eyes (e.g. one eye is much more farsighted) • Visual obstruction – such as a droopy eyelid or cataract blocking light from entering the eye

No matter the cause, the result is the same: the brain starts ignoring input from one eye, leading to reduced vision in that eye over time.

Signs Parents Should Watch For: • Squinting or closing one eye • Eyes that seem to turn in or out • Complaints of poor vision in one eye • Poor depth perception or frequent clumsiness • Struggling with reading or catching objects • No obvious signs (in some cases, amblyopia is only detected during an eye test!)

How We Treat Amblyopia

At Sydney Eye Care – Burwood, we create individualised treatment plans that are tailored to your child’s unique needs and age. Treatment options may include: • Prescription glasses – to correct any focusing differences • Patching therapy – covering the stronger eye to strengthen the weaker one • Vision therapy – engaging exercises to train the brain to use the weaker eye • Atropine eye drops – used in place of patching for some children • Surgical correction – in select cases of strabismus

Early intervention is key. The younger the child, the greater the chance of fully restoring vision.

Why Choose Sydney Eye Care – Burwood?

Dr Loren Rose at Sydney Eye Care – Burwood is renowned for for her gentle approach, advanced diagnostics, and experienced paediatric team.

If you suspect your child may have a lazy eye, early action makes all the difference. Book your child’s eye assessment today. Call (02) 9715 1311