Amblyopia (Lazy Eye); Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment

Correct Vision Through Prescription Glasses

Children with amblyopia are often prescribed glasses to help strengthen and correct vision in their lazy eye. The glasses can clear up nearsightedness and farsightedness, and may also help correct cases of amblyopia where strabismus is also present by keeping the eye looking straight, thus clearing vision.

Children prescribed glasses must wear them all the time so the optometrist or other healthcare professionals caring for them can monitor the effectiveness of the glasses. Thus, even if they complain about needing to wear them, it is important to encourage their use. One great way to help encourage children to wear their prescription glasses is to get them involved in the process of picking out the glasses themselves (e.g., the color and shape). In many instances, glasses will correct vision in the lazy eye entirely, and children with amblyopia will not require more treatment.