Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a vision disorder that occurs when one eye does not develop normal visual acuity, even with the use of corrective lenses. It is most commonly seen in children but can persist into adulthood if left untreated.
Amblyopia often arises from conditions that hinder clear vision in one eye, such as strabismus (misalignment of the eyes), significant refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism), or structural abnormalities. The brain tends to favor the stronger eye, leading to decreased visual stimulation and development of the weaker eye.
