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The main treatment involves patching the normal eye to force use of the lazy eye. Sometimes, drops are used to blur the vision of the normal eye instead of putting a patch on it. The underlying condition will also require treatment. If the lazy eye is due to a vision problem (ne...[read article]
Treatment News for Lazy Eye
- Blocked Tear Ducts Linked to 'Lazy Eye' in Kids
FRIDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Children younger than age 3 who have blocked tear ducts are at ...
- Younger Kids Respond Better to 'Lazy Eye' Treatment
FRIDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) -- Younger children respond better to treatment for lazy eye (ambl...
- Vision Problems Can Rob Movie-Goers of 3-D
TUESDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- As people crowd into theaters for the latest wave of 3-D movi...
Tests for Lazy Eye
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A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes. See also: Refraction test More
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The visual acuity test is used to determine the smallest letters a person can read on a standardized chart or card held 14 - 20 feet away. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Medical Procedures for Lazy Eye
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Vision training, also known as vision therapy or orthoptics, consists of a variety of programs to enhance visual performance. It includes treatments for focusing, b... More
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Surgical Procedures for Lazy Eye
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Aging can often mean losing the ability to read up close. But does that mean a life of looking for lost glasses? Learn what other options are available. More
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Eye muscle repair is surgery to correct eye muscle problems that cause crossed eyes. The medical term for crossed eyes is strabismus. More
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Prescribed Medications for Lazy Eye
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ATROPINE (A troe peen) is used to reduce saliva and fluid in the respiratory tract. It is also used to treat spasms caused by certain diseases of the gastrointestin... More
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Self Care for Lazy Eye
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Alternate Patching of the Eyes
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Alternative Procedures for Lazy Eye What's this?
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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th... More
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