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Amblyopia occurs when the brain and eyes do not work together properly. In persons with amblyopia, the brain favors one eye.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 28, 2008
Amblyopia may be caused by any condition that adversely affects normal visual development or use of the eyes. All babies are born with poor eyesight. As babies grow, however, their eyesight usually progresses. Good eyesight needs a clear, focused ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Some of the major causes of amblyopia are as follows: Man with a lazy eye. ( Custom Medical Stock Photo . Reproduced by permission.) Strabismus . A misalignment of the eyes (strabismus) is the most common cause of functional amblyopia. The two eye...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Diagnosis of amblyopia is often made during visual screening during routine infant check-ups and in the preschool years (aged three to five). Premature babies need to have more frequent eye exams during early childhood to prevent this and other vi...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Strabismus is a disorder in which the eyes do not line up in the same direction when focusing. The condition is more commonly known as "crossed eyes."
Source:ADAM
Date:July 28, 2008
Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes do not point in the same direction. It can also be referred to as a tropia or squint.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes do not align in the same direction. It is also called crossed eyes or squint.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2009
Nutritional deficiencies occur when a person's nutrient intake consistently falls below the recommended requirement. Nutritional deficiencies can lead Children between 10–19 years of age face serious nutritional deficiencies worldwide, according t...
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body does not get the right amount of the vitamins , minerals , and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Malnutrition is a condition that develops when the body does not get the proper amount of protein, energy (calories), vitamins , and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
The nutritional requirements of the human body reflect the nutritional intake necessary to maintain optimal body function and to meet the body's daily energy needs. Malnutrition (literally, "bad nutrition ") is defined as "inadequate nutrition," a...
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
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