1. Amblyopia
a condition of the eye commonly referred to as “lazy eye”; vision gradually becomes blurred or distorted to unequal balance of the eye muscles. The eyes do not present any physical clues when a child has amblyopia.

2. Condition Also known as lazy eye
Caused by muscle imbalance (childhood cataracts) that result in blurred or double vision
It happens because the child’s brain finds the distortion confusing, therefore beings to only recognize images from the stronger eye while ignoring those from the weaker eye
Sight is gradually lost in the weaker eye from the disuse
Affects 2% of children under 10
Children born to mothers who smoke have a higher risk

3. Signs/ Symptoms
No observable signs in the child’s appearance and/or behaviors
Young children do not notice anything changing in their vision normally which makes them unable to tell anyone
This make its hard to detect without testing
Causes a loss of depth perception

4. Management
Earlier the condition is found, better chance the child will not lose their vision
Detection can be done with routine vision screenings. They will check that:
Child’s eyes let light all the way through
Both eyes see equally well
Eyes are moving normally
Treatment is more successful when condition is diagnosed between six months and two years
If diagnosed before the age of six or seven most of the child’s eyesight can be restored
Children as old as 17 may be able to regain some of their eyesight with treatment
Children wear a patch over the stronger eye until muscle strength in the weaker eye improves
The child may also need glasses, eye drops, and to perform eye exercises

5. Teacher modifications
Teacher may be asked to administer treatments to the student during the day
Teachers must understand the importance of maintaining a child’s treatment schedule
Being supportive of the child’s difficulty with their disorder is a must
While doing treatments, added precautions such as clearing obstacles from pathways and holding the student’s hand to guide them around new spaces may be necessary

6. Classroom Setting
Teacher’s can use this learning experience to develop other students empathy and acceptance for individuals with special needs
Letting students interact with students who have differences then their own help broaden their knowledge and life skills

7. Reference Page
Hamilton, S. (2011, October 26). Amblyopia and your child's eyes. Retrieved from health/amblyopia-child-eyes?page=2
Marotz, L. (2009). Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child. (7 ed., pp ). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Learning