What is a “lazy eye?” The term “lazy eye” is most often used to refer to a condition called amblyopia. Amblyopia is reduced vision in one eye, or less frequently both eyes, due to abnormal vision development in childhood (1). What causes amblyopia? In simple terms, functional amblyopia occurs when something prevents the eye from focusing clearly. …
Not only is August back-to-school time for most kids, but it is also National Children’s Vision and Learning month. I discussed the importance of eye examinations in school-aged children in the previous post. Here, I will go into a little more detail on how a child’s vision and learning are related. Learning, particularly in the form …
For many parents, the next few weeks will be filled with orientations, school supply lists, sports physicals, and immunizations. If you are in that boat, be sure to include a visit to your eye doctor to have your child’s eyes examined before starting the school year. Experts estimate that as much as 80% of learning …