September 22, 2025

When an eye loses its sight, in rare but serious cases, this transformation takes the form of phthisis bulbi. This is a condition where the eye gradually loses shape, shrivels from within, and eventually stops responding to light or movement. Though irreversible, it’s not hopeless. Understanding its progression and knowing your choices can offer comfort, control, and the courage to act early.

Amblyopia, popularly called lazy eye, is a disorder of visual development in which one eye fails to attain normal acuity. A child typically shows this condition in early life and may be at risk for permanent vision loss if not treated. Although the eyes look perfectly normal, the brain prefers one eye to the other, and the amblyopic eye is ignored during visual processing. Amblyopia disease is a leading cause of vision impairment in children worldwide. Early diagnosis and appropriate lazy eye treatment are vital to preventing long-term consequences for vision.