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
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Lazy eye (amblyopia) is reduced vision in one eye caused by abnormal visual development early in life. The weaker — or lazy — eye often wanders inward or ...
Nov 13, 2023 · Amblyopia is when vision in one or both eyes does not develop properly during childhood. It is sometimes called “lazy eye.”
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Lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, occurs when the vision in one of the eyes is impaired because the eye and the brain are not properly working together.
Amblyopia is the loss of the ability to see clearly through one eye. It is also called "lazy eye." It is the most common cause of vision problems in children.
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Posted: Dec 7, 2006
Posted: Dec 7, 2006
Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is the loss or lack of development of clear vision in one or both eyes. It is often associated with crossed eyes, or a large ...
Amblyopia, also called lazy eye, is a disorder of sight in which the brain fails to fully process input from one eye and over time favors the other eye.
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