Lazy Eye

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪzi aɪ/

Definitions of lazy eye

noun a medical condition in which one eye has poorer vision than the other, often resulting in the eyes appearing misaligned

Example Sentences

A1 My cousin has a lazy eye.

A2 The doctor recommended wearing an eye patch to correct the lazy eye.

B1 Children with lazy eye may need to undergo vision therapy.

B2 She felt self-conscious about her lazy eye and tried to hide it with sunglasses.

C1 The lazy eye condition, also known as amblyopia, can affect depth perception.

C2 Despite having a lazy eye, he excelled in his career as a photographer.

Examples of lazy eye in a Sentence

formal Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a visual disorder characterized by reduced vision in one eye.

informal My cousin has a lazy eye, so she wears an eye patch to help improve her vision.

slang I heard that guy has a lazy eye, but it just adds to his charm.

figurative The neglected garden had become the lazy eye of the neighborhood, drawing unwanted attention.

Grammatical Forms of lazy eye

• past tense: had a lazy eye
• plural: lazy eyes
• comparative: lazier eye
• superlative: laziest eye
• present tense: has a lazy eye
• future tense: will have a lazy eye
• perfect tense: has had a lazy eye
• continuous tense: is having a lazy eye
• singular: lazy eye
• positive degree: lazy eye
• infinitive: to have a lazy eye
• gerund: having a lazy eye
• participle: having a lazy eye

Origin and Evolution of lazy eye

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'lazy eye' originated from the Old English word 'lǣz' meaning 'idle' or 'inactive', combined with the word 'eye'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe an eye that appeared to be inactive or not functioning properly, the term 'lazy eye' has evolved to refer specifically to amblyopia, a condition where one eye has reduced vision due to improper development during childhood.