what are the signs of Amblyopia?

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what are the Signs and Symptoms Amblyopia?

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Amblyopia Signs and Symptoms

Because amblyopia typically is a problem of infant vision development, symptoms of the condition can be difficult to

discern. However, a common cause of amblyopia is strabismus. So if you notice your baby or young child has crossed

eyes or some other apparent eye misalignment, schedule an appointment for a children's eye exam immediately —

preferably with an optometrist or ophthalmologist who specializes in children's vision.

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There are two main types of amblyopia: "lazy eye" amblyopia, and toxic amblyopia.

Lazy eye amblyopia occurs frequently in young children whose eyes do not line up correctly - a condition known as strabismus. To prevent double vision (in which the patient sees two images of everything), the brain suppresses the sight of one eye so that the other eye does all the work. The brain structures dependent on the eye that is not working may atrophy (waste away) or fail to develop. There are usually no obvious symptoms. By the time the condition is recognized, vision may be permanently damaged.

Usually, the child appears to see as well as the next child. Sometimes, however, the condition that causes the amblyopia is very noticeable: the eyes may turn either inward or outward, or one eye may be looking up while the other is looking down.

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Signs and symptoms of lazy eye include:

* An eye that wanders inward or outward
* Eyes that may not appear to work together
* Poor depth perception

Although lazy eye usually affects just one eye, it's possible for both eyes to be affected.