'amblyopia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amblyōpia,' where 'amblys' meant 'dull' and 'ōps' meant 'eye.'

'amblyōpia' transformed into the Latin word 'amblyopia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amblyopia.'

Initially, it meant 'dullness of vision,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'impaired vision in one eye.'