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Also commonly referred to as "lazy eye", this term describes the condition in which the brain suppresses the image coming from the weaker eye.

Causes:
Strabismus may lead to amblyopia, causing the weak eye to encounter difficulty developing. A large difference in the vision of one eye compared to the other may also cause amblyopia.

Correction:
If amblyopia arises because one eye has significantlly worse vision than the other, glasses or contacts may be used to correct the problem. In other cases, the weak eye needs strengthening, as in the case with strabismus. Eye patches, eye drops, or even surgery may be used as corrective methods as well.