Strabismus is often mislabeled as "lazy eye," but it is important to note that these terms do not refer to the same condition. Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is a separate eye condition that can cause reduced vision in one eye due to a failure of the brain to fully recognize the visual input from that eye. Strabismus, on the other hand, refers to a misalignment of the eyes that can cause visual confusion and other symptoms.