Symptoms

Amblyopia should be suspected in a child if any of the following are seen:

Eyes that turn in or out
Eyes that do not appear to work together
Inability to judge depth correctly

Amblyopia is caused by an abnormality which interferes with the normal use of the eyes and visual development. Commonly,amblyopia is caused by strabismus, a condition in which the eyes are misaligned. With strabismus, often referred to as "cross eyes", the eyes do not work together and one or both eyes turn in, out, up or down.

The symptoms for amblyopia vary from person-to-person. Some people might be asymptomatic (showing no signs of the condition) while others are symptomatic (showing signs of the condition). If you experience any of these symptoms do not assume it is due to amblyopia. These symptoms may be caused by other, less serious health conditions. If you experience any one of them, see your physician.

* A droopy (the inability to fully-open) eyelid that blocks the pupil
* Headaches
* Blurry vision
* Excessive squinting or closing of the eyes
* Repeatedly closing of one eye in bright sunlight
* A misalignment (crossing) of one eye, generally the eye that is less used will excessively turn toward the nose