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Amblyopia (commonly referred to as lazy eye) is the failure of one eye, although otherwise physically normal, to develop normal vision and see details. | Amblyopia (commonly referred to as lazy eye) is the failure of one eye, although otherwise physically normal, to develop normal vision and see details. | ||
The brain and the eye work together to produce vision. Light enters the eye and is changed into nerve signals that travel along the [[optic nerve]] to the [[brain]]. Amblyopia is the medical term used when the [[vision]] in one of the eyes is reduced because the eye and the brain are not working together properly. The eye itself looks normal, but it is not being used normally because the brain is favoring the other eye. As a result, the affected eye fails to develop normal vision and see details. It has been estimated to affect 1–5% of the population.<ref name="asn"> | The [[brain]] and the [[eye]] work together to produce [[vision]]. Light enters the eye and is changed into [[nerve signals]] that travel along the [[optic nerve]] to the [[brain]]. Amblyopia is the medical term used when the [[vision]] in one of the eyes is reduced because the [[eye]] and the [[brain]] are not working together properly. The eye itself looks normal, but it is not being used normally because the [[brain]] is favoring the other [[eye]]. As a result, the affected [[eye]] fails to develop normal [[vision]] and see details. It has been estimated to affect 1–5% of the population.<ref name="asn"> | ||
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What is amblyopia?
Amblyopia (commonly referred to as lazy eye) is the failure of one eye, although otherwise physically normal, to develop normal vision and see details.
The brain and the eye work together to produce vision. Light enters the eye and is changed into nerve signals that travel along the optic nerve to the brain. Amblyopia is the medical term used when the vision in one of the eyes is reduced because the eye and the brain are not working together properly. The eye itself looks normal, but it is not being used normally because the brain is favoring the other eye. As a result, the affected eye fails to develop normal vision and see details. It has been estimated to affect 1–5% of the population.[1]
What are the symptoms of amblyopia?
What are the causes of amblyopia?
Who is at risk for amblyopia?
How to know you have amblyopia?
When to seek urgent medical care
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for amblyopia
Directions to Hospitals Treating amblyopia
Prevention of amblyopia
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)
Sources
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/amblyopia/amblyopia_guide.asp
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001014.htm
http://www.sightandhearing.org/sightcenter/ambly.asp
- ↑ Weber, JL; Wood, Joanne (2005). "Amblyopia: Prevalence, Natural History, Functional Effects and Treatment" ([dead link] – Scholar search). Clinical and Experimental Optometry. 88 (6): 365–375. doi:10.1111/j.1444-0938.2005.tb05102.x. PMID 16329744.