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Amblyopia refers to the eye condition commonly known as ‘lazy eye’. This is where there is a decreased vision in one or both eyes due to abnormal development of vision in infancy and early childhood. Three main causes of amblyopia are refractive amblyopia, strabismus and deprivation amblyopia. Refractive Amblyopia Refractive amblyopia is when there is a focusing difference between the two eyes. Amblyopia commonly starts when one eye has much better focus than the other. At times, one eye appears to be more farsighted or with astigmatism, while the other does not. Due to the irregular shape of eyes with astigmatism, they have difficulty focusing on far and near objects. Farsighted eyes often have better distance vision and difficulty focusing on near objects. Nearsightedness, or myopia, occurs when the eye is too long from front to back and can focus better on near objects. To avoid seeing in double vision, the brain will suppress seeing images from the turned eye. The brain only sees with the stronger eye, therefore, the vision in the weaker eye does not develop properly. The brain only processes the normal views and blurred images are then ignored by the brain. Strabismic Amblyopia Strabismic amblyopia, or strabismus, occurs when the eyes are not aligned properly and one eye crosses outward or inward. ‘Crossed eyes’ (misalignment) is when there is a difference in the degree of nearsightedness or farsightedness between the two eyes. Deprivation Amblyopia Deprivation amblyopia is when a child has cataracts in one or both eyes that damage their sight. Opacity can occur when cataracts or corneal scarring at a young age prevents the eye from seeing a clear image. Treatment for amblyopia may include a combination of prescription lenses, prisms, vision therapy and occlusion therapy (eye patches). In vision therapy, patients learn how to use the two eyes together, which helps prevent amblyopia from reoccurring. Amblyopia can continue into adulthood if it is not detected and treated early. Symptoms are not immediately obvious, hence why it is crucial to schedule annual eye exams to detect amblyopia or any other eye conditions. 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Eye care tips: autumn edition

Eye care tips: autumn edition

By Samer Hamada|2020-01-09T09:40:42+00:00October 18th, 2019|Dry eyes, Info Articles|

Concerned about dry eyes as the cold weather approaches? Check out our best Autumn eye care tips. Learn more in this post...

What causes puffy eyes and dark circles and what is the puffy eyes treatment?

What causes puffy eyes and dark circles and what is the puffy eyes treatment?

By Samer Hamada|2019-10-25T18:21:09+00:00October 15th, 2019|Info Articles|

Ophthalmic surgeon Samer Hamada discusses the causes of puffy eyes and dark circles and how you can get rid of them with lifestyle measures or surgery.

What is eye lashes treatment and when is eye lashes treatment needed?

What is eye lashes treatment and when is eye lashes treatment needed?

By Samer Hamada|2019-10-25T18:21:08+00:00October 15th, 2019|Info Articles|

Samer Hamda discusses eye lashes treatment. He speaks about symptoms, causes it could have and what the different treatment options are.

Eye colour: What is it?

Eye colour: What is it?

By Samer Hamada|2020-01-09T09:40:00+00:00October 11th, 2019|Info Articles|

Eye colour is determined by two main factors; the amount of pigmentation found in the iris and the way light is scattered....

What is Amblyopia?

What is Amblyopia?

By Samer Hamada|2020-01-02T14:59:01+00:00August 15th, 2019|Info Articles|

Amblyopia refers to the eye condition commonly known as ‘lazy eye’. Discover its causes and what we can do to help you. Learn more ...

12 exotic fruits for healthy eyes

12 exotic fruits for healthy eyes

By Samer Hamada|2020-01-09T09:39:00+00:00July 19th, 2019|Info Articles|

A diet rich in carotenoids, beta-carotene, vitamins and lutein can help to keep your eyes healthy. Certain fruits are said to reduce dry eye symptoms...

What to expect when you’re expecting: vision & pregnancy

What to expect when you’re expecting: vision & pregnancy

By Samer Hamada|2020-01-09T09:38:00+00:00July 12th, 2019|Children, Info Articles|

Pregnancy can affect anything from your hair, skin and sometimes even your vision. Learn which visial disturbances are common during pregnancy ...

How high blood pressure can affect our eyes

How high blood pressure can affect our eyes

By Samer Hamada|2020-01-09T09:37:27+00:00July 5th, 2019|Info Articles|

Learn how high blood pressure can have several negative effects on the health of your eyes. We can check for any damage related to high blood pressure.