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Amblyopia

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Amblyopia, otherwise known as lazy eye, is a disorder of the visual system that is characterized by poor or indistinct vision in an eye that is otherwise physically normal, or out of proportion to associated structural abnormalities. 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 during early childhood. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --It has been estimated to affect 1-5% of the population.
• --Amblyopia normally only affects one eye, but is possible to be amblyopic in both eye if both are similarly deprived of a good, clear visual image.
• --Detecting the condition in early childhood increases the chance of successful treatment.
• --Treatment of amblyopia consists of correcting the optical deficit and forcing use of the amblyopic eye, either by patching the good eye, or by instilling topical atropine in the eye with better vision.

5 Great Resources on Amblyopia

• eMedicine: Amblyopia
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Amblyopia
• Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute: Amblyopia
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Amblyopia
• Mayo Clinic: Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

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5 Latest Headlines on Amblyopia

amblyopia - Google News Magnetic Pulses to Brain Improve Lazy Eye in Adults - U.S. News & World Report Canadian discovery may treat lazy eye in adults - CTV.ca New Treatment for Lazy Eye - Ivanhoe Genetic mutation identified for eye complaint - EurekAlert (press release) Fix for lazy eye? - ABC7Chicago.com

• More Amblyopia News from Google

What is Amblyopia?

• MedicineNet: Definition of Amblyopia
• InteliHealth: What is it?
• FamilyDoctor: What is Amblyopia?
• American Optometric Association: Amblyopia
• National Eye Institute: What is Amblyopia?

What Are The Symptoms of Amblyopia?

• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Symptoms
• InteliHealth: Ambylopia: Symptoms
• StLukes Eye: Signs and Symptoms
• The University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center: Amblyopia: Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Amblyopia?

• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Amblyopia: Causes
• Mayo Clinic: Causes | Complications
• MedicineNet: What Causes Amblyopia?
• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary: What Causes Amblyopia?
• National Eye Institute: What Causes Amblyopia?

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Amblyopia?

• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Treatments
• InteliHealth: Treatment
• MedicineNet: How is Amblyopia Treated?
• National Eye Institute: How is Amblyopia Treated in Children? | Can Amblyopia be Treated in Adults?
• The University of Kellogg Eye Center: Amblyopia Treatment
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Amblyopia Treatment Overview

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Amblyopia

• Yahoo Answers: Amblyopia?
• Bjort & Company: Our Story of Amblyopia
• Beating Social Anxiety: Amblyopia
• Kaboose: Daughter diagnosed with Amblyopia
• RNIB Forums: Amblyopia
• SCI Community Forums: Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
• Eyesight Forum: Amblyopia

Foundations and Support Groups on Amblyopia

• National Eye Institute: Amblyopia Support
• Prevent Blindness America: Amblyopia Support
• American Association for Pediatric Opthalmology and Strabismus: Amblyopia Support

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Amblyopia

• Archives of Opthalmology: Amblyopia
• Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Amblyopia
• Google Scholar: Amblyopia
• PubMed Central: Amblyopia

Clinical Trials on Amblyopia

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Amblyopia

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