Normally, the brain processes the information coming in from both eyes equally. In some children, however, one eye is favored by the brain because it provides a better image. If this happens, the other eye is neglected. This problem is known as amblyopia. Read our fact sheet to find what the treatment options are and how you can help your child cope with it.
It is important to find out whether children have vision problems, but not enough research has been done to be able to determine the benefits and harms of routine eye tests in preschool children. more...
