When Dean, a graphic designer in Los Angeles, notices a sudden change in his vision, an ex-love from 15 years earlier contacts him unexpectedly in hopes of rekindling their relationship.

[3][4] In August 2016, Breaking Glass Pictures acquired North American distribution rights to the film, and released it in theaters on November 11.

[8] David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter called Lazy Eye "tedious" and wrote, "The locations are certainly pretty, as are the actors with their tidy matching beards, lounging about in tasteful nude scenes with lots of meticulous crotch-masking.

"[9] Owen Gleiberman of Variety gave a positive review, stating that the film "is so well-written and acted you feel like you're eavesdropping" and "is voyeuristic, but in a far more refined and emotionally sophisticated way."

"[10] Stephen Holden of The New York Times concluded his review by writing, "Lazy Eye has realistic dialogue and believable performances by its stars.