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Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is a disorder of the eye. It is characterized by poor or blurry vision in an eye that is otherwise physically healthy and normal. The problem is caused by either no transmission or poor transmission of the visual image to the brain for a sustained period of dysfunction or disuse during early childhood. The condition will only arise at this young age because most of the visual system's development in humans is complete and "locked in" by a few years of age. Amblyopia normally only affects one eye, but it is possible to be amblyopic in both eyes if both are similarly deprived of a good, clear visual image.
Amblyopia has been estimated to affect 1 to 5% of the population*. Amblyopia is a developmental problem in the brain, not an organic problem in the eye. The part of the brain corresponding to the visual system from the affected eye is not stimulated properly and develops abnormally. This has been confirmed in brain specimens.
Many children who have amblyopia, especially those who are only mildly amblyopic, are not even aware they have the condition until tested at older ages, since the vision in their stronger eye is normal. However, people who have severe amblyopia may experience associated vision disorder, most notably poor depth perception.
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@briansuda and at least 1-5% of all ppl can't properly see 3D due to amblyopia (like me): http://tr.im/I1vK. You need both eyes o-O
herko (herko) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:23:16 -0000
@briansuda and at least 1-5% of all ppl can't properly see 3D due to amblyopia (like me): http://tr.im/I1vK. You need both eyes o-O
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buzzingpost (Priya Mishra) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:29:45 -0000
"<b>Lasik</b> Eye Surgery for Amblyopia – Too Good to be True? | Wish <b>...</b> (via postie)" - http://bit.ly/65JUx8
10 Great Gifts & Stocking Stuffers for Kids with Amblyopia or Glasses http://bit.ly/6Jwzhk (via @AmblyopiaKids )
Ficklets (Ros Guerrero) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:16:15 -0000
10 Great Gifts & Stocking Stuffers for Kids with Amblyopia or Glasses http://bit.ly/6Jwzhk (via @AmblyopiaKids )
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Visionetics (Anthony Arnasalam) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:51:06 -0000
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10 Great Gifts & Stocking Stuffers for Kids with Amblyopia or Glasses http://bit.ly/6Jwzhk (via @AmblyopiaKids )
Ficklets (Ros Guerrero) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:27:27 -0000
10 Great Gifts & Stocking Stuffers for Kids with Amblyopia or Glasses http://bit.ly/6Jwzhk (via @AmblyopiaKids )
Gr8 Resource site on Amblyopia - AmblyopiaKids.com @AmblyopiaKids
Ficklets (Ros Guerrero) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:00:37 -0000
Gr8 Resource site on Amblyopia - AmblyopiaKids.com @AmblyopiaKids
About Amblyopia. What is Lazy Eye? - Comprehensive information for parents from an expert eye doctor. Discusses all treatment options, diagnosis and eye muscle surgery.
Meta Description: [ About amblyopia. What is lazy eye? -- blindness in one eye, treatments ]
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) - An article discussing Lazy Eye, which includes symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatments and prevention.
Meta Description: [ Amblyopia or lazy eye might occur in strabismus, when one eye deviates to the side and isn't used as much. It might occur if there is unequal vision in the two eyes from astigmatism, or if one eye is more nearsighted or farsighted than the other. ]
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Amblyopia: A Mother's View - Stories of a mother's experience in dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of her child. Provides resources and links.
Meta Description: [ A Mother's Journal on her daughter's treatment of Amblyopia ]
Amblyopia: Eye Drops Could Be as Effective as Patching - Short article on research into treatment of Lazy Eye
Meta Description: [ Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is the most common cause of visual impairment in children. In a recent study, researchers found that atropine eye drops, given once a day, worked as well as wearing an eye patch.
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Manatee Eye Clinic - Lazy Eyes and Crossed Eyes - Information about lazy eye, strabismus, double vision, eye muscle surgery, and patching treatment by pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Scott Silverman.
National Eye Institute - Amblyopia Resource Guide - Provides patient information. Find out about causes, and treatments, research studies, and resources.
Meta Description: [ Publication about amblyopia (lazy eye)., ]
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