Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with amblyopia.

Ignore: Since the amblyopic eye is less functional than th normal eye, it's vital to wear protective glasses.

Ignore: Have annual examinations with an ophthalmologist to check on your healthy eye.

Ignore: Not a problem. Many people can see very well with just one eye, and drive too.

Ignore: Have yearly eye exams. Wear glasses to protect eyes. This is safer than contact lenses.

Ignore: Wear protective eye glasses to prevent injury to your non-lazy eye (good eye).

Ignore: Don't give up. Your child will thank you later.

Ignore: Wear a patch on the stronger eye 1 hour per day to increase the visual stimuli to the amblyopic eye.

Ignore: The period from birth to 6-9 years is a critical period in the development of normal vision.

Ignore: Do follow the patching regimen prescribed by your pediatric ophthalmologist!

Ignore: If binocular vision achieved by refractive correction of amblyopia then wear full correction.

Ignore: Wear polycarbonate glasses/safety glasses all the time especially playing sports;

Ignore: Make sure your follow your doctor's instructions for patching. Patching works 100% when it gets done.

Ignore: Get amblyopia fixed as early as possible in childhood. Do not delay at all!

Ignore: If you have amblyopia in one eye, always wear protective eyewear.