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Amblyopia

Health Encyclopedia: Amblyopia

Alternative Names

Lazy eye

Symptoms

Amblyopia should be suspected in a child if any of the following are seen:

Eyes that turn in or out
Eyes that do not appear to work together
Inability to judge depth correctly

Signs and tests

Amblyopia is usually easily diagnosed with a complete examination of the eyes. Special tests are usually not required.

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Amblyopia

...... Alternative Names Lazy eye Causes, incidence, and risk factors Amblyopia can be caused by any condition that causes one eye to be favored, and the other... Read more »

Amblyopia

...complete eye examination at least once between age 3 and 5 to avoid the risk of allowing unsuspected amblyopia to go beyond the age where it can be treated successfully. Read more »

Interstitial keratitis

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...potential for the visual system of the brain to develop, and thus better potential for improved vision when amblyopia is treated. The underlying condition will also require treatment. If vision... Read more »

Interstitial keratitis

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