Lazy Eye | Causes & Symptoms | The London Clinic Eye Centre

Condition Also known as:Amblyopia Lazy eye (also referred to as amblyopia) is a condition that starts in childhood and occurs when vision in one eye is impaired. It’s called ‘lazy eye’ because the stronger eye works more effectively. Although, less commonly, both eyes can be affected.Early treatment tends to work well and usually prevents long-term vision problems. However, lazy eye can persist into adulthood. Request an appointment Symptoms Causes Experts Treatments Why choose us Lazy eye symptoms The symptoms of lazy eye include:poor depth perception (trouble judging how near or far something is)a noticeable squint (strabismus)an eye that wanders inward or outwardeyes that appear to not work togethershutting one eyea tendency to tilt the headabnormal results of vision screening testsa tendency to bump into objects (especially on one side of the body)a preference for one side of the bodycrossed or misaligned eyesa droopy eyelidpoor peripheral vision When to see a consultant? If your l...