Results for tag: "Amblyopia"

Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a vision disorder in which the vision in one eye is reduced due to the lack of use. It is the most common cause of vision impairment in children and is estimated to affect 2-3% of the population. Amblyopia is typically caused by misalignment of the eyes, unequal refractive errors, or a combination of both. Treatment for amblyopia typically involves the use of optical devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, and patching. The amblyopia market is a subset of the optical market and is composed of companies that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of amblyopia. These companies offer a variety of products and services, including eyeglasses, contact lenses, patching, vision therapy, and surgical treatments. Some of the major players in the amblyopia market include Essilor, Hoya, CooperVision, Bausch + Lomb, and Zeiss. Show Less Read more