Astigmatism : Complications
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There are complications associated with contact lenses (including the risk of corneal abrasion), which may develop if contact lenses are used; Unequal astigmatism may cause amblyopia.
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Astigmatism is a condition that may be present at birth. It may also be acquired if something is distorting the cornea. Vision can generally be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. The major risks of surgery (aside from the surgical risks)...
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Astigmatism may be present at birth. It may also be acquired if something is distorting the cornea. It may worsen with time. Vision can generally be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery. The major risks of surgery (asid...
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Amblyopia is loss of visual acuity in one eye caused by lack of use of that eye in early childhood.
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Amblyopia refers to diminished vision in either one or both eyes, for which no cause can be discovered upon examination of the eye. Amblyopia is the medical term used when the vision in one of the eyes is reduced because the eye and the brain are not working together properly.
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Understanding Strabismus and AmblyopiaGood vision takes a team effort from the eye muscles, eyes, and brain. When the eyes don't work together, the brain has trouble interpreting what's being seen.
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Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is an eye condition in which disuse causes reduced vision in an otherwise healthy eye. The affected eye is called the lazy eye.
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Amblyopia is an uncorrectable decrease in vision in one or both eyes with no apparent structural abnormality seen to explain it. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that when a decrease in vision is detected, other causes must be ruled out.
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A common eye problem in which one eye does not develop normal vision. Amblyopia is also known as lazy eye.
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Strabismus and amblyopia are two common vision problems in children. Your child won't outgrow strabismus or amblyopia, but both can be treated.
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In most cases of amblyopia, the brain ignores signals coming from one eye. Over time, the brain gets used to working only with the other eye. So amblyopia must be treated as soon as possible.
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