Lazy eye, also called amblyopia, is often thought of as a childhood condition. Many adults believe that, if the condition isn’t treated early, there’s nothing that can be done later in life. The truth is that amblyopia can still be improved in adults with targeted therapies, including vision therapy programs designed to retrain how the […]
Binocular vision allows us to see the world in three dimensions. But what happens when this visual system falters? Binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) can impact everyday tasks that require depth perception, from playing sports to safely navigating traffic. Conditions that fall into this category include amblyopia (otherwise known as “lazy eye”) and strabismus (commonly referred […]
When it comes to your child’s vision, recognizing problems early is key to supporting their eye health and overall development. Two common vision issues in children are amblyopia and strabismus. While they’re closely connected, they’re sometimes confused with each other. Here’s the difference: Amblyopia impacts vision clarity and occurs when the brain basically “turns off” […]
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