Do your child's eye wanders inward or outward?

Please notice your child's eyes! If their eyes wander inward, outward, or have poor vision, this is a symptom of Lazy eye or amblyopia that need to bring them to see an ophthalmologist and get treatment timely.

What is Lazy eye (amblyopia)? Lazy eye (amblyopia) is reduced vision in one eye caused by abnormal visual development early in life. The weaker eye often wanders inward or outward. The lazy eye generally develops from birth up to age 7 years. It is the leading cause of decreased vision among children. Rarely, lazy eye affects both eyes.

Symptoms and signs of lazy eye include: 1, An eye that wanders inward or outward 2, Eyes that appear to not work together 3, Have poor vision 4, An eye is squinting or shutting 5, Tilting of the head 6, Results of vision screening tests are abnormal

Treatment: A vision check with an ophthalmologist is especially important if there's a family history of crossed eyes, childhood cataracts, or other eye conditions. A complete eye exam is recommended between ages 3 and 5 for all children. The eye with poorer vision can usually be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, or patching therapy. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent long-term problems with your child's vision.