Chronic pain: Pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over a long period of time. In contrast to acute pain that arises suddenly in response to a specific injury and is usually treatable, chronic pain persists over time and is often resistant to medical treatments.
In some children lazy eye is caused by a combination of strabismus and refractive problems. Deprivation. Any problem with one eye â such as a cloudy area in the lens (cataract) â can deprive a child of clear vision in that eye. Deprivation amblyopia in infancy requires urgent treatment to prevent permanent vision loss.
Lazy Eye (amblyopia) Amblyopia â often called lazy eye â is a problem that is common in children. Amblyopia is a result of the brain and the eyes not working together. The brain ignores visual information from one eye, which causes problems with vision development. Treatment for amblyopia works well if the condition is found early.