It is interesting and sad that many children lose vision because of ignorance even now - at a stage when education is good and literacy improving. Lazy eye is a problem where one eye becomes weak due to difference in power between the eyes or presence of squint or any other problems like cataract.

It is important that all children undergo an eye check with a pediatric ophthalmologist at least once before the age of 3 years to identify and prevent these problems.

Squint is not a sign of good luck, rather it is a sign of a serious problem. Squint can be addressed easily by glasses or surgery. With good experience the eye surgeon can make sure that the child does well and improves the vision.