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Vision Center :
Amblyopia / Lazy Eye

Amblyopia, also called lazy eye, is reduced vision (usually in one eye) that is not due to any structural abnormality or eye disease and is not correctable by glasses or contact lens. About 2-5% of children have amblyopia, and treatment involves forcing the child to use the lazy eye.

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Gaming Goggles may Help Treat Lazy Eye
A new pair of goggles that can be used to play Tetris games can also treat a common eye problem according to the British researchers who have develope.....
Study: Children With Blocked Tear Ducts Face Lazy Eye Risk
Kids under the age of 3 with a nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) or blocked tear duct are at increased risk for developing amblyopia (lazy eye), re.....
Video Games Could Improve Lazy Eye
Video game therapy may help victims of lazy eye, according to a recent study.

The study showed that subjects who spent 40 hours playing video .....
Brain Parts Otherwise Used For Vision Help the Blind Understand Languages
A new study claims that in blind people, the parts of brain that are used for processing vision, are recruited for language processing.

Th.....
Acupuncture- An Effective Alternative To Treat Lazy Eye
A new study has suggested that acupuncture could potentially become an alternative to patching for treating amblyopia (lazy eye) in some older childre.....


Amblyopia / Lazy Eye-Causes-Symptoms-Diagnosis-Treatment-FAQs-Glossary
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