Gentle to skin. Sticks well, yet removes easily. Highly breathable backing. Ideal for treating amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (crossed eyes), as part of your doctor recommended treatment. Comfortable to wear. Absorbent non-stick pad. Gentle, hypoallergenic adhesive. Nexcare Opticlude Orthoptic Eye Patch is used to treat amblyopia in children. Amblyopia, or lazy eye," is a common condition among children and is caused by strabismus--a condition where the eyes are misaligned--or eye conditions such as near-sightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism. Nexcare Opticlude Orthoptic Eye Patches feature a gentle, hypoallergenic adhesive and highly breathable backing. These doctor-recommended orthoptic eye patches stick well and are easily removed.