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Amblyopia, or"lazy eye," is the loss of one eye''s ability to see details. It is the most common cause of vision problems in children.Amblyopia occurs when the brain and eyes do not work together properly. |
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Causes
In persons with amblyopia, the brain favors one eye.The preferred eye has normal vision, but because the brain ignore...
Tests
Amblyopia is usually easily diagnosed with a complete examination of the eyes. Special tests are usually not required.
Treatments
The main treatment involves patching the normal eye to force use of the lazy eye. Sometimes, drops are used to blur ...
Prevention
Early recognition and treatment of the problem in children can help to prevent permanent visual loss. All children s...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider or ophthalmologist if a vision problem is suspected in a young...
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