Treatment can rectify amblyopia, but the chances of success worsen progressively the longer the squint is allowed to persist, and the older the child becomes. After the age of approximately six years, little or no improvement can generally be expected. If the images are close together and can be superimposed. If the brain is sufficiently developed to be able to appreciate and fuse the two images. If not, squint will occur.
Treatment is aimed at attaining the best possible vision in each eye, eg.
Early treatment makes a functional result a realistic goal.