No, amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is not treatable with LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) surgery. LASIK corrects refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea, but it doesn’t address the underlying neurological condition causing amblyopia. Amblyopia typically results from abnormal visual development in infancy and childhood, where one eye is favored over the other.
Treatment usually involves corrective lenses, eye patches, vision therapy, or a combination of these methods to strengthen the weaker eye and improve binocular vision. Early detection and intervention are crucial for better outcomes.