{"id":587,"date":"2026-04-26T08:46:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T08:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website.ebsaar.com\/?page_id=587"},"modified":"2026-09-30T07:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:03:24","slug":"ojo-vago","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/es\/ebsaar-services\/lazy-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"Ojo vago"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"587\" class=\"elementor elementor-587\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a52f0c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0a52f0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c0a9b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6c0a9b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--\r\n=========================================================\r\n EBSAAR \u2014 Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Treatment in Dubai (new identity)\r\n Paste this COMPLETE snippet into ONE Elementor HTML widget and remove\r\n the old page sections (H1, content, FAQ, resources, button).\r\n\r\n SEO PLUGIN SETTINGS (Rank Math)\r\n \u2022 Focus keyword: lazy eye treatment Dubai\r\n   (secondary: amblyopia treatment Dubai, lazy eye in children,\r\n   lazy eye in adults, lazy eye patching, atropine for lazy eye,\r\n   lazy eye surgery, lazy eye vs squint)\r\n \u2022 SEO title (\u224858 chars):\r\n   Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Treatment in Dubai: Kids & Adults | Ebsaar\r\n \u2022 Meta description (\u2248155 chars):\r\n   Lazy eye affects up to 3 in 100 children. 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In clinical trials, just 2 hours of daily patching worked as well as 6 hours for moderate amblyopia, and atropine drops worked as well as patching. Older children and some adults can still improve.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <p class=\"ely-byline ely-in\" style=\"--d:.55s\">\r\n            <span class=\"ely-byline-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n            Medically reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/dr-hani-sakla\/\">Prof. Dr. Hani Sakla<\/a>, Consultant Ophthalmologist\r\n            <span class=\"ely-byline-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00b7<\/span>\r\n            Last reviewed <time datetime=\"2026-09-30\">30 September 2026<\/time>\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"ely-actions ely-in\" style=\"--d:.6s\">\r\n            <a class=\"ely-btn ely-btn--wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/971556003662?text=Hello%20Ebsaar%20Eye%20Surgery%20Center%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20lazy%20eye%20(amblyopia)%20eye%20examination.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Book a lazy eye examination on WhatsApp, +971 55 600 3662\">\r\n              <span class=\"ely-btn-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M21 11.5a9 9 0 0 1-13.1 8L3 21l1.5-4.9a9 9 0 1 1 16.5-4.6Z\"\/><path d=\"M8 9c.5 2.7 2.3 4.5 5 5.2l1.2-1.1 2.4 1.2\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n              <span>Book on WhatsApp<\/span>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a class=\"ely-btn ely-btn--ghost\" href=\"tel:+97143440122\" aria-label=\"Call Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center on +971 4 344 0122\">\r\n              <span class=\"ely-btn-ic ely-btn-ic--soft\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M22 16.9v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.2 2A19.8 19.8 0 0 1 3.1 5.2 2 2 0 0 1 5.1 3h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.7c.13.96.37 1.91.7 2.82a2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L9.1 10.9a16 16 0 0 0 4 4l1.27-1.25a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 18 18 0 0 0 2.82.7 2 2 0 0 1 1.7 2Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n              <span>Call +971 4 344 0122<\/span>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a class=\"ely-textlink\" href=\"#how-it-sees\">See how a lazy eye sees <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/span><\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <ul class=\"ely-chips ely-in\" style=\"--d:.7s\" aria-label=\"Page highlights\">\r\n            <li>Jumeirah \u00b7 Dubai<\/li>\r\n            <li>Kids &amp; adults<\/li>\r\n            <li>Glasses \u00b7 Patching \u00b7 Atropine \u00b7 Surgery<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <figure class=\"ely-photo\">\r\n          <span class=\"ely-photo-ring\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ely-photo-frame\">\r\n            <img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cute-girl-at-eye-test-2026-03-23-23-01-41-utc.avif\" alt=\"Young girl having a lazy eye (amblyopia) eye test at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center in Dubai\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n          <\/span>\r\n          <div class=\"ely-pcard ely-pcard--a ely-in\" style=\"--d:.7s\"><b aria-hidden=\"true\">3\/100<\/b><strong>Children affected<\/strong><span>Up to 3 in 100 children (NEI).<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ely-pcard ely-pcard--b ely-in\" style=\"--d:.85s\"><b aria-hidden=\"true\">&lt;7<\/b><strong>Best window<\/strong><span>Treatment works best before age 7.<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <\/figure>\r\n      <\/header>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- signs rail -->\r\n  <div class=\"ely-wrap\">\r\n    <ul class=\"ely-rail ely-r\" aria-label=\"Common signs of a lazy eye\">\r\n      <li><b>01<\/b><strong>Squinting<\/strong><span>Shutting or covering one eye, especially in bright light or when reading.<\/span><\/li>\r\n      <li><b>02<\/b><strong>Head tilt<\/strong><span>Tilting or turning the head to look at things.<\/span><\/li>\r\n      <li><b>03<\/b><strong>Eye turn<\/strong><span>One eye drifting inward or outward.<\/span><\/li>\r\n      <li><b>04<\/b><strong>Clumsiness<\/strong><span>Bumping into things on one side or poor depth judgement.<\/span><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===================================================== SIMULATOR -->\r\n  <section class=\"ely-sec\" id=\"how-it-sees\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-sim-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"ely-wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"ely-head ely-r\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p class=\"ely-kicker\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Interactive<\/p>\r\n          <h2 class=\"ely-title\" id=\"ely-sim-title\">How a lazy eye sees, <em>and how patching helps<\/em><\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"ely-intro\">Move the slider to change how blurred the weaker eye is, then patch the strong eye to see why the brain is forced to use the weak one.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"ely-sim ely-r\" data-sim>\r\n        <div class=\"ely-sim-views\">\r\n          <figure class=\"ely-sim-view\" data-eye=\"strong\">\r\n            <figcaption><span class=\"ely-sim-dot\"><\/span>Strong eye<\/figcaption>\r\n            <div class=\"ely-sim-lens\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ely-sim-chart\"><rect width=\"200\" height=\"200\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><text x=\"100\" y=\"62\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"46\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#082845\" font-family=\"Arial\">E<\/text><text x=\"100\" y=\"106\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"28\" font-weight=\"700\" letter-spacing=\"8\" fill=\"#082845\" font-family=\"Arial\">F P<\/text><text x=\"100\" y=\"138\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"19\" font-weight=\"700\" letter-spacing=\"6\" fill=\"#082845\" font-family=\"Arial\">T O Z<\/text><text x=\"100\" y=\"163\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"13\" font-weight=\"700\" letter-spacing=\"5\" fill=\"#082845\" font-family=\"Arial\">L P E D<\/text><text x=\"100\" y=\"182\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"9\" font-weight=\"700\" letter-spacing=\"4\" fill=\"#082845\" font-family=\"Arial\">P E C F D<\/text><\/svg>\r\n              <span class=\"ely-sim-patch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i><\/i>Patched<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/figure>\r\n          <div class=\"ely-sim-brain\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 3a3 3 0 0 0-3 3 3 3 0 0 0-2 5 3 3 0 0 0 2 5 3 3 0 0 0 3 3h1V3H9Zm6 0a3 3 0 0 1 3 3 3 3 0 0 1 2 5 3 3 0 0 1-2 5 3 3 0 0 1-3 3h-1V3h1Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <span>Brain uses<\/span>\r\n            <strong data-sim-uses>Strong eye<\/strong>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <figure class=\"ely-sim-view\" data-eye=\"weak\">\r\n            <figcaption><span class=\"ely-sim-dot ely-sim-dot--weak\"><\/span>Weaker (lazy) eye<\/figcaption>\r\n            <div class=\"ely-sim-lens\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ely-sim-chart ely-sim-chart--weak\"><rect width=\"200\" height=\"200\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><text x=\"100\" y=\"62\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"46\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#082845\" font-family=\"Arial\">E<\/text><text x=\"100\" y=\"106\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"28\" font-weight=\"700\" letter-spacing=\"8\" fill=\"#082845\" font-family=\"Arial\">F P<\/text><text x=\"100\" y=\"138\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"19\" font-weight=\"700\" letter-spacing=\"6\" fill=\"#082845\" font-family=\"Arial\">T O Z<\/text><text x=\"100\" y=\"163\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"13\" font-weight=\"700\" letter-spacing=\"5\" fill=\"#082845\" font-family=\"Arial\">L P E D<\/text><text x=\"100\" y=\"182\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"9\" font-weight=\"700\" letter-spacing=\"4\" fill=\"#082845\" font-family=\"Arial\">P E C F D<\/text><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/figure>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ely-sim-controls\">\r\n          <label class=\"ely-sim-range\">\r\n            <span>Weaker-eye blur <output data-sim-out>Moderate<\/output><\/span>\r\n            <input type=\"range\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"60\" data-sim-range aria-describedby=\"ely-sim-note\">\r\n          <\/label>\r\n          <div class=\"ely-sim-buttons\">\r\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"ely-sim-btn\" data-sim-patch aria-pressed=\"false\">Patch the strong eye<\/button>\r\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"ely-sim-btn ely-sim-btn--ghost\" data-sim-treat>Simulate months of treatment<\/button>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <p class=\"ely-sim-msg\" data-sim-msg aria-live=\"polite\">Without treatment, the brain relies on the strong eye and keeps ignoring the weaker one.<\/p>\r\n          <p class=\"ely-sim-note\" id=\"ely-sim-note\">Illustration only. It is not a vision test and cannot diagnose a lazy eye.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===================================================== 60-SECOND OVERVIEW -->\r\n  <section class=\"ely-sec\" id=\"ely-60-second\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-60-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"ely-wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"ely-head ely-r\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p class=\"ely-kicker\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>In 60 seconds<\/p>\r\n          <h2 class=\"ely-title\" id=\"ely-60-title\">Lazy eye, <em>explained simply<\/em><\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"ely-intro\">What amblyopia is, why age matters and how it is treated. The detail and the evidence follow below.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"ely-procs\">\r\n        <article class=\"ely-proc ely-r\">\r\n          <div class=\"ely-proc-top\"><span class=\"ely-proc-code\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/span><span class=\"ely-tag\">What it is<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <h3>A brain\u2013eye problem<\/h3>\r\n          <p>The eye may be healthy, but the brain has learned to favour the other eye and suppress this one.<\/p>\r\n          <dl class=\"ely-facts\">\r\n            <div><dt>Affects<\/dt><dd>Up to 3 in 100 children<\/dd><\/div>\r\n            <div><dt>Causes<\/dt><dd>Unequal prescriptions, eye turn, cataract, droopy lid<\/dd><\/div>\r\n            <div><dt>Goes away?<\/dt><dd>No, not on its own<\/dd><\/div>\r\n          <\/dl>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"ely-proc ely-r\" style=\"--d:.1s\">\r\n          <div class=\"ely-proc-top\"><span class=\"ely-proc-code\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/span><span class=\"ely-tag\">Why age matters<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <h3>A critical window<\/h3>\r\n          <p>The visual brain is most adaptable in early childhood, so treatment started young gives the strongest, most stable result.<\/p>\r\n          <dl class=\"ely-facts\">\r\n            <div><dt>Best<\/dt><dd>Before age 7<\/dd><\/div>\r\n            <div><dt>Still helps<\/dt><dd>Ages 7\u201317, with less improvement<\/dd><\/div>\r\n            <div><dt>Screening<\/dt><dd>At least once at ages 3\u20135<\/dd><\/div>\r\n          <\/dl>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"ely-proc ely-r\" style=\"--d:.2s\">\r\n          <div class=\"ely-proc-top\"><span class=\"ely-proc-code\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><span class=\"ely-tag\">How it is treated<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <h3>Make the weak eye work<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Correct the cause, then make the brain use the weaker eye by patching or blurring the strong one.<\/p>\r\n          <dl class=\"ely-facts\">\r\n            <div><dt>First step<\/dt><dd>Glasses for any prescription<\/dd><\/div>\r\n            <div><dt>Then<\/dt><dd>Patching or atropine drops<\/dd><\/div>\r\n            <div><dt>Duration<\/dt><dd>Usually months, with follow-up<\/dd><\/div>\r\n          <\/dl>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"ely-answer ely-r\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-answer-title\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <span class=\"ely-answer-label\">Direct answer<\/span>\r\n          <h2 class=\"ely-title ely-title--sm\" id=\"ely-answer-title\">Can a lazy eye be fixed?<\/h2>\r\n          <p><strong>Usually, yes, especially in young children.<\/strong> In trials by the U.S. Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG), 77% of children whose amblyopia came from unequal prescriptions improved by 2 or more lines within 15 weeks of wearing glasses alone. Patching or atropine then adds further improvement. Children treated after age 7 still improve, but less, and about 1 in 5 children lose some of the gain after treatment stops, which is why follow-up matters.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <ol class=\"ely-checks\" aria-label=\"Steps to treat a lazy eye\">\r\n          <li><b>01<\/b><span><strong>Full eye exam<\/strong>Including a cycloplegic (drops) refraction.<\/span><\/li>\r\n          <li><b>02<\/b><span><strong>Treat the cause<\/strong>Glasses, or surgery for cataract, droopy lid or eye turn.<\/span><\/li>\r\n          <li><b>03<\/b><span><strong>Train the weak eye<\/strong>Patching, atropine or filters, with regular checks.<\/span><\/li>\r\n        <\/ol>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===================================================== ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\r\n  <div class=\"ely-wrap ely-content\">\r\n    <article class=\"ely-article\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-title\">\r\n\r\n      <section class=\"ely-key\" id=\"key-takeaways\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-key-title\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"ely-key-title\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\r\n        <ul>\r\n          <li><strong>Lazy eye is common.<\/strong> Amblyopia affects up to 3 in 100 children and is a leading cause of reduced vision in one eye in children (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/amblyopia-lazy-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI<\/a>).<\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>It is not the same as a squint.<\/strong> A lazy eye is reduced vision; a squint (strabismus) is an eye turn. A squint can cause a lazy eye, but many lazy eyes look perfectly straight.<\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>It will not go away on its own.<\/strong> Children do not grow out of amblyopia.<\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>Less patching than you think.<\/strong> For moderate amblyopia, 2 hours of patching a day worked as well as 6 hours, and atropine drops worked as well as patching (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/education\/disease-review\/pedig-studies-quality-healthcare-amblyopia-treatme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PEDIG, AAO<\/a>).<\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>Earlier is better, but it is rarely \u201ctoo late\u201d.<\/strong> Results are best before age 7; children aged 7\u201317 can still improve.<\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>Follow-up matters.<\/strong> About 20% of children regress after treatment stops, especially if it is stopped suddenly.<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <h2 id=\"what-is\">What is a lazy eye (amblyopia)?<\/h2>\r\n      <p><strong>Amblyopia<\/strong>, commonly called <strong>lazy eye<\/strong>, is reduced vision in one eye (rarely both) that develops in childhood because the eye and the brain are not working together properly. When one eye sends a blurred or misaligned image, the brain starts to rely on the clearer eye and suppresses the other. Over time the connection between the weaker eye and the brain does not develop fully, and glasses alone may no longer give normal vision.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Because the stronger eye compensates, many children have no idea anything is wrong. Amblyopia is often picked up at a school or routine eye examination rather than at home, which is why the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/amblyopia-lazy-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Eye Institute<\/a> recommends that children have at least one vision screening between ages 3 and 5.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <h2 id=\"lazy-eye-vs-squint\">Lazy eye vs squint (strabismus): what is the difference?<\/h2>\r\n      <p>People often use \u201clazy eye\u201d for an eye that turns, but the two are different conditions:<\/p>\r\n      <dl class=\"ely-diffs ely-diffs--split\">\r\n        <div><dt>Lazy eye (amblyopia)<\/dt><dd>A vision problem: one eye sees less clearly because the brain suppresses it. The eye can look completely normal and straight.<\/dd><\/div>\r\n        <div><dt>Squint (strabismus)<\/dt><dd>An alignment problem: the eyes point in different directions, inward, outward, up or down. It is one of the main causes of amblyopia, and can also cause <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/ebsaar-services\/double-vision\/\">double vision<\/a> in adults.<\/dd><\/div>\r\n      <\/dl>\r\n\r\n      <h2 id=\"causes\">What causes a lazy eye?<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Anything that stops one eye sending a clear, focused image to the brain during early childhood can cause amblyopia. The three main types are named after their cause:<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"ely-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-types-cap\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n        <table class=\"ely-table\">\r\n          <caption id=\"ely-types-cap\">Types of amblyopia by cause<\/caption>\r\n          <thead>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"col\">Type<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What happens<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Example<\/th><th scope=\"col\">First treatment<\/th><\/tr>\r\n          <\/thead>\r\n          <tbody>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Refractive (anisometropic)<\/th><td>The two eyes have very different prescriptions, so one image is always blurred.<\/td><td>One eye far more long-sighted or astigmatic than the other.<\/td><td>Glasses or contact lenses.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Strabismic<\/th><td>The eyes are misaligned; the brain ignores the turned eye to avoid double vision.<\/td><td>An eye that turns inward (esotropia) or outward (exotropia).<\/td><td>Glasses, patching; sometimes eye-muscle surgery.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Deprivation<\/th><td>Something physically blocks light entering the eye.<\/td><td>Congenital cataract, droopy eyelid (ptosis), corneal scar.<\/td><td>Remove the blockage urgently, then patching.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"ely-swipe\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Swipe to compare \u2192<\/p>\r\n      <p>Risk is higher in children born prematurely or with low birth weight, those with developmental delay, and those with a family history of amblyopia, squint or childhood cataract. These children benefit from earlier and more regular eye examinations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <h2 id=\"symptoms\">Lazy eye symptoms: signs parents notice<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Amblyopia often has no obvious signs, especially when the eyes look straight. Tick anything you have noticed. It is not a diagnosis, but it helps you decide when to book an eye examination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"ely-checker ely-r\" data-checker>\r\n        <fieldset>\r\n          <legend>Signs I have noticed in my child<\/legend>\r\n          <label><input type=\"checkbox\"><span>Squints or shuts one eye<\/span><\/label>\r\n          <label><input type=\"checkbox\"><span>Tilts or turns the head to look<\/span><\/label>\r\n          <label><input type=\"checkbox\"><span>One eye turns in, out, up or down<\/span><\/label>\r\n          <label><input type=\"checkbox\"><span>Bumps into things on one side<\/span><\/label>\r\n          <label><input type=\"checkbox\"><span>Poor depth judgement (catching, stairs)<\/span><\/label>\r\n          <label><input type=\"checkbox\"><span>Gets upset when one eye is covered<\/span><\/label>\r\n          <label><input type=\"checkbox\"><span>Complains of blur in one eye<\/span><\/label>\r\n          <label><input type=\"checkbox\"><span>Family history of lazy eye or squint<\/span><\/label>\r\n        <\/fieldset>\r\n        <div class=\"ely-checker-out\" aria-live=\"polite\">\r\n          <span class=\"ely-checker-count\"><b data-checker-count>0<\/b>\/8<\/span>\r\n          <p data-checker-msg>No signs ticked. Every child should still have at least one vision screening between ages 3 and 5.<\/p>\r\n          <a class=\"ely-btn ely-btn--wa ely-btn--sm\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/971556003662?text=Hello%20Ebsaar%20Eye%20Surgery%20Center%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20lazy%20eye%20(amblyopia)%20eye%20examination%20for%20my%20child.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book a child eye exam<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <p>A useful clue is that a child with amblyopia often objects strongly when the <em>good<\/em> eye is covered, but not when the lazy eye is covered.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <figure class=\"ely-fig\">\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2-10.avif\" alt=\"Causes of lazy eye (amblyopia) explained at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center, Dubai\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n        <figcaption>Unequal prescriptions, an eye turn or anything blocking vision can lead to amblyopia.<\/figcaption>\r\n      <\/figure>\r\n\r\n      <section class=\"ely-panel\" id=\"diagnosis\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-diag-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"ely-kicker\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Diagnosis<\/p>\r\n        <h2 id=\"ely-diag-title\">How a lazy eye is diagnosed<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Diagnosis needs a full eye examination adapted to the child\u2019s age. Babies and toddlers who cannot read letters can still be tested reliably.<\/p>\r\n        <ol class=\"ely-steps\">\r\n          <li><span class=\"ely-step-num\">01<\/span><h3>Vision in each eye<\/h3><p>Age-appropriate charts with pictures, shapes or letters; for babies, how well each eye fixes and follows.<\/p><\/li>\r\n          <li><span class=\"ely-step-num\">02<\/span><h3>Cycloplegic refraction<\/h3><p>Drops relax focusing so the true prescription of each eye can be measured. Vision is blurry for a few hours afterwards.<\/p><\/li>\r\n          <li><span class=\"ely-step-num\">03<\/span><h3>Alignment and eye health<\/h3><p>A cover test checks for a squint, and the doctor examines the lens, retina and optic nerve for a physical cause.<\/p><\/li>\r\n        <\/ol>\r\n        <ul class=\"ely-factors\" aria-label=\"What the examination establishes\">\r\n          <li><b>Severity:<\/b> how much vision differs between the eyes.<\/li>\r\n          <li><b>Type:<\/b> refractive, strabismic, deprivation or mixed.<\/li>\r\n          <li><b>Prescription:<\/b> any difference between the eyes.<\/li>\r\n          <li><b>Alignment:<\/b> whether a squint is present.<\/li>\r\n          <li><b>Blockage:<\/b> cataract, droopy lid or other cause.<\/li>\r\n          <li><b>Plan:<\/b> which treatment, and how often to review.<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <h2 id=\"treatment\">Lazy eye treatment options<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Treatment has two goals: remove whatever is blurring or blocking the weaker eye, then make the brain use that eye so its vision can develop. Your ophthalmologist chooses the combination based on the cause, severity and age.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"ely-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-treat-cap\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n        <table class=\"ely-table\">\r\n          <caption id=\"ely-treat-cap\">Lazy eye treatments compared<\/caption>\r\n          <thead>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"col\">Treatment<\/th><th scope=\"col\">How it works<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Typical use<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What the evidence says<\/th><\/tr>\r\n          <\/thead>\r\n          <tbody>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Glasses or contact lenses<\/th><td>Give each eye a sharp image.<\/td><td>Always the first step when there is a prescription.<\/td><td>77% of children with unequal prescriptions improved 2+ lines in 15 weeks with glasses alone (PEDIG).<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eye patching<\/th><td>Covers the strong eye so the brain must use the weaker eye.<\/td><td>Hours per day, set by severity and age.<\/td><td>2 hours a day was as effective as 6 hours for moderate amblyopia in children aged 3\u20137 (PEDIG).<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Atropine eye drops<\/th><td>Blur near vision in the strong eye.<\/td><td>Alternative to patching; often daily or weekend-only.<\/td><td>As effective and lasting as patching for moderate amblyopia; weekend drops worked as well as daily.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Bangerter filters<\/th><td>A translucent film on the strong eye\u2019s lens blurs it slightly.<\/td><td>Milder cases or when patching is not tolerated.<\/td><td>A gentler option; used for selected children.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Binocular (dichoptic) therapy<\/th><td>Games or videos show different images to each eye while glasses are worn.<\/td><td>An add-on for selected children.<\/td><td>A newer option; ask whether it is suitable.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Surgery<\/th><td>Treats the cause: eye-muscle surgery, cataract removal or eyelid lift.<\/td><td>When a squint, cataract or droopy lid is the cause.<\/td><td>Surgery fixes the cause, not the amblyopia; patching or glasses are usually still needed.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"ely-swipe\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Swipe to compare \u2192<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <h3 class=\"ely-h3\" id=\"glasses\">Glasses and contact lenses<\/h3>\r\n      <p>If one eye needs a stronger prescription, glasses alone can produce a large improvement, and many children are simply monitored in glasses for several weeks before anything else is added. Glasses must be worn all day to work.<\/p>\r\n      <h3 class=\"ely-h3\" id=\"patching\">Eye patching (occlusion therapy)<\/h3>\r\n      <p>An adhesive patch covers the stronger eye for part of the day, forcing the brain to use the weaker one. Children often do better when patching is combined with close-up activities such as drawing, puzzles or tablet games. The number of hours is prescribed and reviewed regularly; too much patching can blur the good eye, so follow the plan exactly.<\/p>\r\n      <h3 class=\"ely-h3\" id=\"atropine\">Atropine eye drops<\/h3>\r\n      <p>One drop of atropine in the strong eye blurs its near vision, so the brain switches to the weaker eye. Many families find it easier than patching because there is nothing for the child to peel off. Side effects can include light sensitivity from the enlarged pupil.<\/p>\r\n      <h3 class=\"ely-h3\" id=\"surgery\">Lazy eye surgery<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Surgery is not a first-line treatment for amblyopia itself. It is used when a physical problem causes it: <strong>strabismus surgery<\/strong> adjusts the eye muscles to straighten a turned eye, <strong>cataract surgery<\/strong> removes a cloudy lens, and <strong>ptosis surgery<\/strong> lifts a droopy lid. In children, eye-muscle surgery is done under general anaesthesia, usually as a day case. Glasses, patching or drops usually continue afterwards to strengthen the vision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <h2 id=\"age\">What age is best to treat lazy eye? Is it ever too late?<\/h2>\r\n      <p>The earlier treatment starts, the better, but amblyopia research has shown that the window is longer than once believed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"ely-age ely-r\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Lazy eye treatment response by age: best before 7, still good from 7 to 12, possible from 13 to 17, variable in adults\">\r\n        <div class=\"ely-age-bar\">\r\n          <span style=\"--w:34%\"><b>0\u20137<\/b><i>Best results<\/i><\/span>\r\n          <span style=\"--w:24%\"><b>7\u201312<\/b><i>Good response<\/i><\/span>\r\n          <span style=\"--w:24%\"><b>13\u201317<\/b><i>Possible<\/i><\/span>\r\n          <span style=\"--w:18%\"><b>18+<\/b><i>Varies<\/i><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ely-age-scale\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Birth<\/span><span>7<\/span><span>12<\/span><span>17<\/span><span>Adult<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <p>PEDIG trials found that children aged 7 to 17 can still improve with glasses plus patching or atropine, although the gains are smaller and less stable than when treatment starts before age 5. Teenagers who were never treated before tend to respond better than those who were. In adults, results are more variable; improvement is sometimes possible, but most adult treatment focuses on correcting the prescription, protecting the good eye and treating any squint.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <h2 id=\"duration\">How long does lazy eye treatment take?<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Vision often starts to improve within a few weeks, but it usually takes months to reach the best result, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/amblyopia-lazy-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Eye Institute<\/a>. Many children are treated for 6 months to 2 years depending on the cause, severity, age and how consistently the plan is followed.<\/p>\r\n      <ol class=\"ely-time\">\r\n        <li><b>Weeks 0\u20134<\/b><span>Examination, cycloplegic refraction and glasses if needed. The brain starts adapting to a clearer image.<\/span><\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Months 1\u20134<\/b><span>Patching or atropine is added if vision is still reduced. Most improvement typically happens in this period.<\/span><\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Months 4\u201312+<\/b><span>Treatment continues until vision stops improving, with visits every few weeks to months.<\/span><\/li>\r\n        <li><b>After treatment<\/b><span>Treatment is tapered rather than stopped suddenly, and vision is checked for at least a year because about 20% of children regress.<\/span><\/li>\r\n      <\/ol>\r\n\r\n      <h2 id=\"adults\">Lazy eye in adults: can it be treated?<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Amblyopia rarely starts in adulthood; it is usually an untreated childhood amblyopia that is found later. Adults should still have a full examination to correct any prescription, check eye health and look for a squint. Laser vision correction such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/lasik-eye-surgery-in-dubai\/\">LASIK<\/a> can correct the prescription in suitable adults, but it cannot restore vision lost to amblyopia. Protecting the good eye matters for life, including safety glasses for sports and hazardous work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <h2 id=\"cost\">Lazy eye treatment cost in Dubai<\/h2>\r\n      <p>The cost depends on the examination and tests needed, whether glasses, patches or drops are prescribed, how many follow-up visits are required and whether surgery is part of the plan. Ebsaar explains the treatment plan and costs after the first examination. Check your insurance policy for cover of eye examinations and treatment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <section class=\"ely-clinic\" id=\"why-ebsaar\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-clinic-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"ely-kicker\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Ebsaar \u00b7 Dubai<\/p>\r\n        <h2 id=\"ely-clinic-title\">Lazy eye care at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center in Jumeirah, Dubai examines children and adults for amblyopia, squint and the conditions that cause them, and plans treatment around the child\u2019s age and daily routine. Related services include <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/ebsaar-services\/double-vision\/\">double vision (diplopia)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/ebsaar-services\/cataract-eye-surgery\/\">cataract surgery<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/ebsaar-services\/vision-correction\/\">vision correction<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"ely-clinic-facts\">\r\n          <li><strong>Child-friendly testing<\/strong><span>Age-appropriate vision tests, from babies to teenagers.<\/span><\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>Evidence-based plans<\/strong><span>Glasses, patching, atropine and follow-up based on clinical trial evidence.<\/span><\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>Jumeirah, Dubai<\/strong><span>Villa 32A, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.<\/span><\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <section class=\"ely-cta\" id=\"book-assessment\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-cta-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"ely-cta-rings\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><\/span>\r\n        <p class=\"ely-kicker\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Next step<\/p>\r\n        <h2 id=\"ely-cta-title\">Every year counts. <em>Book your child\u2019s eye exam.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n        <p>Contact Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center in Dubai to arrange a lazy eye examination for your child or yourself.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"ely-actions\">\r\n          <a class=\"ely-btn ely-btn--wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/971556003662?text=Hello%20Ebsaar%20Eye%20Surgery%20Center%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20lazy%20eye%20(amblyopia)%20eye%20examination.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Book on WhatsApp, +971 55 600 3662\">\r\n            <span class=\"ely-btn-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M21 11.5a9 9 0 0 1-13.1 8L3 21l1.5-4.9a9 9 0 1 1 16.5-4.6Z\"\/><path d=\"M8 9c.5 2.7 2.3 4.5 5 5.2l1.2-1.1 2.4 1.2\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n            <span>WhatsApp +971 55 600 3662<\/span>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <a class=\"ely-btn ely-btn--ghost\" href=\"tel:+97143440122\" aria-label=\"Call Ebsaar on +971 4 344 0122\">\r\n            <span class=\"ely-btn-ic ely-btn-ic--soft\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M22 16.9v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.2 2A19.8 19.8 0 0 1 3.1 5.2 2 2 0 0 1 5.1 3h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.7c.13.96.37 1.91.7 2.82a2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L9.1 10.9a16 16 0 0 0 4 4l1.27-1.25a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 18 18 0 0 0 2.82.7 2 2 0 0 1 1.7 2Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n            <span>Call +971 4 344 0122<\/span>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <h2 id=\"faq\">Lazy eye: frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Short, direct answers to the questions parents and patients ask most. They do not replace an eye examination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"ely-faq\">\r\n        <details open>\r\n          <summary><h3>How do people with a lazy eye see?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>Vision in the lazy eye is blurred or less detailed, even with glasses, while the other eye sees normally. Because the brain relies on the strong eye, most people, especially children, do not notice a problem. Depth perception can be reduced, which may make catching a ball or judging stairs harder.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>Is a lazy eye the same as a squint?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>No. A lazy eye (amblyopia) is reduced vision in one eye; a squint (strabismus) is an eye that turns in, out, up or down. A squint is a common cause of amblyopia, but many children with a lazy eye have perfectly straight eyes.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>What causes a lazy eye?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>A lazy eye develops when one eye sends a blurred or misaligned image to the brain in early childhood. The main causes are a big difference in prescription between the eyes, a squint, and anything blocking vision, such as a congenital cataract or a droopy eyelid.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>Will a lazy eye correct itself?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>No. Children do not grow out of amblyopia. Without treatment the weaker eye usually stays weak for life, so an eye examination and treatment are needed as early as possible.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>How is a lazy eye fixed?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>Treatment starts with glasses or contact lenses for any prescription. If vision is still reduced, the strong eye is patched for part of the day or blurred with atropine drops so the brain has to use the weaker eye. Surgery is used when a squint, cataract or droopy lid causes the problem.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>How many hours a day should my child wear an eye patch?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>Your ophthalmologist sets the hours. In PEDIG clinical trials, 2 hours a day worked as well as 6 hours for moderate amblyopia in children aged 3 to 7, and severe cases may need longer. Follow the prescribed plan and attend every review.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>Are atropine drops as good as patching?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>For moderate amblyopia, yes. PEDIG trials found atropine drops in the strong eye were as effective and as lasting as patching, and weekend-only drops worked as well as daily drops. Many families find drops easier than patches.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>At what age should my child have an eye test for lazy eye?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>The U.S. National Eye Institute recommends at least one vision screening between ages 3 and 5. Children with a squint, a family history of amblyopia, premature birth or developmental delay should be examined earlier.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>When is it too late to treat a lazy eye?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>Treatment works best before age 7, but children aged 7 to 17 can still improve with glasses plus patching or atropine, though gains are smaller. In adults, results vary, so an examination is still worthwhile.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>Can adults fix a lazy eye?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>Sometimes partly. Amblyopia treatment is usually less effective in adults than in children. Adults benefit from correcting any prescription, treating a squint and protecting the good eye. LASIK can correct the prescription in suitable adults but cannot restore vision lost to amblyopia.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>How long does lazy eye treatment take?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>Vision often starts to improve within a few weeks, but the best result usually takes months. Many children are treated for 6 months to 2 years, followed by monitoring after treatment stops.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>Can a lazy eye come back after treatment?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>Yes. About 20% of children lose some of the improvement after treatment stops, especially when it is stopped suddenly. That is why treatment is tapered and vision is checked for at least a year afterwards.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>Can a lazy eye cause blindness?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>Untreated amblyopia can cause permanent, lifelong reduced vision in the affected eye, but it does not cause total blindness. The main risk is that if the good eye is later injured or diseased, overall vision is seriously affected.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>Does lazy eye surgery fix amblyopia?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>Not on its own. Surgery corrects the cause, such as straightening a turned eye, removing a cataract or lifting a droopy eyelid. Glasses, patching or drops are usually still needed afterwards to strengthen the weaker eye.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details>\r\n          <summary><h3>How much does lazy eye treatment cost in Dubai?<\/h3><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/summary>\r\n          <p>The cost depends on the tests needed, whether glasses, patches or drops are prescribed, the number of follow-up visits and whether surgery is required. Ebsaar explains the plan and costs after the first examination.<\/p>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <aside class=\"ely-note\" aria-label=\"Medical content note\">\r\n        <span class=\"ely-note-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 8h.01M11 12h1v4h1\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h3>Patient education, not an online diagnosis<\/h3>\r\n          <p>This page, the simulator and the sign checker are general education. Only an eye examination can diagnose amblyopia and decide on treatment.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/aside>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"ely-resources\">\r\n        <section class=\"ely-res\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-related-title\">\r\n          <h2 id=\"ely-related-title\">Related Ebsaar pages<\/h2>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/ebsaar-services\/double-vision\/\">Double Vision (Diplopia)<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/ebsaar-services\/cataract-eye-surgery\/\">Cataract Eye Surgery<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/ebsaar-services\/vision-correction\/\">Vision Correction in Dubai<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/eye-clinic-in-dubai\/\">Eye Clinic in Dubai<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/contact-us\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n        <section class=\"ely-res\" aria-labelledby=\"ely-medref-title\">\r\n          <h2 id=\"ely-medref-title\">Medical references<\/h2>\r\n          <ul class=\"ely-res--ext\">\r\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/amblyopia-lazy-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Eye Institute: Amblyopia<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/amblyopia-lazy-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Academy of Ophthalmology: Lazy eye<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/education\/disease-review\/pedig-studies-quality-healthcare-amblyopia-treatme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AAO: PEDIG amblyopia treatment studies<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/aapos.org\/glossary\/amblyopia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AAPOS: Amblyopia<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n      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answer<\/strong>\r\n        <nav aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\r\n          <ol class=\"ely-toc\">\r\n            <li><a href=\"#key-takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"#what-is\">What is a lazy eye?<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"#lazy-eye-vs-squint\">Lazy eye vs squint<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"#causes\">Causes<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"#symptoms\">Signs checker<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"#diagnosis\">Diagnosis<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"#treatment\">Treatment options<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"#age\">Best age \/ too late?<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"#duration\">How long it takes<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"#adults\">Lazy eye in adults<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"#cost\">Cost in Dubai<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <\/ol>\r\n        <\/nav>\r\n        <span class=\"ely-progress\" 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