What are the Symptoms of Amblyopia?
Amblyopia can sometimes be difficult to detect, as a young child may not realize that he or she is seeing better with one eye than with the other. However, new methods make it easier to test vision, even in infancy. This is particularly important for any child where there is a family history of misaligned eyes, childhood cataracts or serious eye disease. One symptom of amblyopia is difficulty with depth perception. If you have ever had to wear an eye patch, you may recall how difficult it was to pour water into a glass. This is an example of poor depth perception. In young children, difficulty in depth perception may not be readily apparent to parents. Although a National Eye Institute study has proven that amblyopia can be successfully treated in children up to age 17, the best chance for a cure occurs in children before age 2. Therefore, it is recommended that all children have their vision tested by their pediatricians, family doctor or eye doctor as early as possible. How is Amblyo
