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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Amblyopia
  1. Amblyopia 
    Amblyopia is the loss of the ability to see clearly through one eye. It is also called " ... Amblyopia occurs when the nerve pathway from one eye to the brain does not develop during childhood. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001014.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Ptosis - infants and children 
    ... is needed right away to prevent "lazy eye" (amblyopia) . The provider will also treat any eye problems ... should have regular eye exams to make sure amblyopia does not develop. Surgery often works well to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003035.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Strabismus 
    ... see well. This loss of vision is called amblyopia . Another name for amblyopia is "lazy eye." Sometimes lazy eye is present ... be aware of double vision. This is because amblyopia can develop quickly.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001004.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Eyelid drooping 
    ... with ptosis, surgery may be needed to prevent amblyopia , also called "lazy eye." ... drooping eyelids may lead to lazy eye or amblyopia. This may result in long-term vision loss.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001018.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Congenital cataract 
    ... the weaker eye is often needed to prevent amblyopia . The infant may also need to be treated ... one eye have some level of "lazy eye" (amblyopia) and will need to use patching after the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001615.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Astigmatism 
    ... uncorrected astigmatism in only one eye may cause amblyopia .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001015.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Standard eye exam 
    ... eye) Hyperopia (farsightedness) Glaucoma Injury of the eye Amblyopia ( lazy eye ) Myopia (nearsightedness) Presbyopia (inability to focus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003434.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. LASIK eye surgery 
    ... to correct a very nearsighted eye may prevent amblyopia (lazy eye). Your eyes must be healthy and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007018.htm - Medical Encyclopedia