The younger the person, the better the chance for improvement with occlusion and vision therapy. Success in the treatment of amblyopia also depends upon how severe the amblyopia is, the specific type of amblyopia, and patient compliance. It is important to diagnose and treat amblyopia early because significant vision loss can occur if left untreated. The best outcomes result from early diagnosis and treatment. To protect their child's vision, parents must be aware of amblyopia as a potential problem.
Proper nutrition is important in the avoidance of toxic amblyopia.
An eye condition in which there is an inequality of vision between the two eyes. There may be unequal amounts of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, so that one eye will be in focus while the other will not. Cataract Cloudiness of the eye's natural lens. A type of treatment for amblyopia in which the good eye is patched for a period of time. This forces the weaker eye to be used.