How many people suffer from amblyopia?

Dr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD on behalf of Sigma Nursing

Family Practitioner

Amblyopia is a very common childhood condition, which normally continues into adulthood when not treated early. It's the most common cause of decreased vision in children and also the most common single-eye vision impairment for those in the middle-age group. Currently, it affects two to three percent of children.

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Amblyopia is often called "lazy eye" a condition in which one eye tends to wander because it has poor vision. Very often, lazy eye can be corrected with a patch or corrective eyewear. If your child has lazy eye, get treatment early to prevent permanent damage to vision.

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