Understanding the Basics of Vision Problems
Understanding the Basics of Vision Problems
Not every case of strabismus develops amblyopia, and not all cases of amblyopia are due to strabismus. For example, an infant with a dense congenital cataract in one eye will develop "lazy eye" unless the cloudy lens is removed
Amblyopia is a serious problem for children. As long as the underlying eye problem remains untreated, the vision in the weaker eye does not develop fully. Lazy eye can also result from other eye problems, such as:
If detected early, amblyopia can be reversed by first treating the underlying cause. Then, with patching and/or eye drops applied to the better eye, the weaker eye can be forced to recover useful function.
Understanding Vision Problems -- the Basics
In this article
- What Are Vision Problems?
- Nearsightedness, Farsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Detachment
- Color Blindness
- Night Blindness
- Eyestrain
- Other Eye Conditions That Lead to Vision Problems
- Cataracts
- Conjunctivitis
- Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
- Crossed Eyes, Wall Eye (Strabismus), and Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
Crossed Eyes, Wall Eye (Strabismus), and Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) continued...
Not every case of strabismus develops amblyopia, and not all cases of amblyopia are due to strabismus. For example, an infant with a dense congenital cataract in one eye will develop "lazy eye" unless the cloudy lens is removed
Amblyopia is a serious problem for children. As long as the underlying eye problem remains untreated, the vision in the weaker eye does not develop fully. Lazy eye can also result from other eye problems, such as:
- Ptosis (drooping of the eyelid).
- A significant refractive error in one eye. If an infant has one eye that has significantly more uncorrected nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism than the fellow eye, amblyopia can develop.
If detected early, amblyopia can be reversed by first treating the underlying cause. Then, with patching and/or eye drops applied to the better eye, the weaker eye can be forced to recover useful function.
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