Amblyopia
(Lazy eye)

Amblyopia also known as a lazy eye, is a condition which occurs in children. It leads to reduced vision in one eye compared to the other. This can occur through the need for glasses or due to a squint or misalignment of the eyes (strabismus).

Genetics

Our bodies have 20,000 genes. Genes are the codes that make us individual. Changes in our genes can cause different eye conditions and these can be identified to help with diagnosis and management. Some of the conditions of interest are:

• Nystagmus (wobbly eyes)

• Albinism

• Retinal Dystrophies (changes to the back of the eye)

• Microphthalmia (small eyes)

• Anophthalmia (no eyes)

• Coloboma (missing sections of the eye)

Nystagmus
(Wobbly eyes)

Nystagmus is a condition where the eyes wobble. This is usually side to side in many cases. This movement of the eye can impact your eyesight and in some cases stop you driving when you get older. My research investigates how people with nystagmus see and process the visual world.