Lazy eye
Also called: amblyopia
Decreased eyesight due to abnormal visual development.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging not required
Amblyopia occurs in early childhood. When nerve pathways between the brain and an eye aren't properly stimulated, the brain favors the other eye.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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