children s health issues
Amblyopia
Prognosis for Amblyopia
The sooner amblyopia or risk factors for amblyopia are detected, the more likely amblyopia can be prevented or corrected. Amblyopia may result in permanent vision loss if not diagnosed and treated early in childhood, at which time the visual system has often matured. Early diagnosis and treatment increase the likelihood that vision will be completely recovered. In certain circumstances, older children with amblyopia can still have vision improvement with treatment. Failure to effectively treat amblyopia may result in permanent visual impairment in the affected eye. For these reasons, vision screening programs for children should be supported by the community. 