- Amblyopia is due to a problem with early development of the visual system occurring before the age of 9 years old.
- Symptoms include poor vision in one or both eyes.
- It may present in a child with a squint or ‘turned eye’.
Note: Children rarely complain of poor vision. They are able to ignore painless visual impairments so amblyopia is frequently missed. Children should have a routine eye exam when entering grade R.
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