Amblyopia affects 2-5% of children in the United States.

It is the leading cause of vision loss in children.

Fortunately, it is also the most reversible form of vision loss.

Amblyopia describes vision that remains weaker, even when the correct glasses are being worn.

Amblyopia occurs when the brain ignores visual input from the poorer seeing eye, resulting in the under development of the visual pathway.

If vision is still reduced after three months of glasses wear, additional amblyopia treatment will be recommended.

Eye patching (occlusion therapy) or eyedrops (atropine) may be prescribed. Amblyopia treatment has evolved to include some digital therapies.

Treatment continues until the vision in the weaker eye is improved and stable.

Early intervention yields the best visual outcomes.