A child may close one eye while reading or watching television to reduce blur, glare, double vision or visual confusion. Learn which patterns parents should observe, possible causes and when a detailed child eye examination may be appropriate.

Lazy eye treatment is generally more responsive when started early, but age seven is not an absolute deadline. Some older children may still improve after suitable glasses, patching or another clinically selected treatment. Learn what affects response and why an older child should still be evaluated.

Learn how routines, comfort checks, enjoyable activities and simple rewards may help a child cooperate with prescribed eye patching.

One eye may see less clearly than the other because of unequal spectacle power, squint, amblyopia or another childhood eye condition. Learn what signs parents may notice, what an eye examination checks and why treatment should depend on the underlying cause.