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Amblyopia - Symptom

Alternative Names

Lazy eye

Symptoms:

  • Eyes that turn in or out
  • Eyes that do not appear to work together
  • Inability to judge depth correctly

Signs and tests:

Amblyopia is usually easily diagnosed with a complete examination of the eyes. Special tests are usually not required.

  • Reviewed last on: 7/28/2008
  • Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Olitsky SE, Hug D, Smith LP. Disorders of the Uveal Tract. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 628.

Doshi NR. Amblyopia. Am Fam Physician. Feb. 2007; 75(3): 361.

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