amblyopia
Lazy Eye
Plain-language definition
Reduced vision in one eye that didn't develop properly in childhood, even with glasses; not correctable in adulthood without earlier treatment.
Read our full article on Amblyopia (Lazy Eye).
Where this term comes up
“For children, patching the stronger eye can treat amblyopia by forcing the weaker eye to work.”
Treatment · Occlusion Therapy (Patching)
“In children: Can cause amblyopia (lazy eye)”
Condition · Strabismus (Eye Misalignment)
“Useful in strabismus and amblyopia evaluation, including pediatric assessment”
Test · Worth Four-Dot Test
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
- Also written as
- amblyopic
Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
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A note on medical context
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