amblyopia
/ˌæmbliˈoʊpiə/
noun
- A condition in which one eye does not develop normal vision, often called 'lazy eye'.
- Regular eye exams for children can help detect amblyopia before it becomes permanent.
- The doctor explained that amblyopia can cause poor depth perception if not corrected early.
- Amblyopia is usually treated in childhood with an eye patch over the stronger eye.