How many people suffer from amblyopia?

Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

Amblyopia is a very common childhood condition, which normally continues into adulthood when not treated early. It's the most common cause of decreased vision in children and also the most common single-eye vision impairment for those in the middle-age group. Currently, it affects two to three percent of children.

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Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

Amblyopia received its lazy eye nickname because of a common symptom of the eye condition. When affe...

David K. Coats, MD

It is possible for amblyopia and strabismus to recur after treatment. Follow-up with your eye docto...

Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

Amblyopia, or lazy eye, affects vision, so how you care for someone affected by the condition depend...

What Are Some Basic Facts About Children's Eye Health?

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Lazy Eye

Amblyopia is often called "lazy eye" a condition in which one eye tends to wander because it has poor vision. Very often, lazy eye can be corrected with a patch or corrective eyewear. If your child has lazy eye, get treatment early to prevent permanent damage to vision.

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