How does someone get a lazy eye?

Lazy eye, also known as strabismus, is a condition in which the eyes do not align properly, causing one eye to look inward, outward, upward, or downward. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

- Muscle imbalances in the eye: The muscles that control eye movement may be weak or overactive, causing the eye to turn in or out.

- Eyelid problems: Drooping eyelids (ptosis) can block vision in one eye, causing the brain to favor the other eye and suppress vision in the weaker eye.

- Developmental problems: Lazy eye can occur as a result of certain developmental conditions, such as cerebral palsy or Down syndrome.

- Infections or injuries: Infections or injuries to the eye can also lead to lazy eye.

- Neurological disorders: Certain neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease, can affect the muscles that control eye movement and cause lazy eye.

- Certain eye conditions: Some eye conditions, such as cataracts or glaucoma, can also contribute to lazy eye.