Question 1

i have severe headaches & i have blurred vision & a lazy eye on the same eye.could it be signs of a stroke? had a ct scan but results came back normal

Accepted Answer

OCT of Optic nerves: If one of the pupils is dilated then it may be an emergency aneurysm.  See an ophthalmologist or a neurologist urgently.  If not, you need to have an oct exam of the optic nerves to see if the blurriness in the lazy eye is loss of nerve fiber layer.  Oct can also show if you have a condition known as benign intracranial pressure.  Then your eye doctor will refer to a neurologist for a spinal tap.

Question 2

what is amblyopia?

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Turning off vision: The human brain utilized the input of both eyes to aid in depth perception/distance etc. As a child grows, their eyes may have different strength, or weakness in an eye muscle may allow one to line up wrong. The fuzzy or double vision confuses the brain. Over time the brain may begin turning off the input of one eye & keep the best. That process is called amblyopia. If caught early it can be fixed.

Question 3

how serious is  amblyopia?

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Usually not: This is a condition of lowered vision usually from childhood issues.  The eye commonly looks normal but does not see as well as the others.  Most fully adapt to this and have no visual handicap.  A few occupations require excellent vision in both eyes and amblyopia is a barrier for them.

Question 4

is it possible to fix amblyopia?

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Yes in children: Amblyopia is treatable in children. The earlier the treatment the better the results. Causes if amblyopia include problems obstruction the view of the eye such as droopy lid, refractive error, cataract, and others. In adults, vision will not improve, protect the good eye with polycarbonate glasses and avoid elective surgery to good eye.  Pediatric ophthalmologist can advise best.

Question 5

what can i get with my amblyopia?

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Weak eye: Usually associated with poor eye development from an early age.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of amblyopia?

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Blurred vision: Amblyopia is a doctor's name for diminished vision, usually in just one eye, in the absence of demonstrable anatomic abnormalities, i.e. The eye exam appears normal. Common causes are a difference in the refraction (how near-sighted or far-sighted) between the eyes, or a misalignment of the eyes. Often no abnormal outward appearace is present, and the condition is discovered on school screenings.

Question 7

how does a child develop amblyopia?

Accepted Answer

Poor image in 1 eye: Amblyopia occurs when the child's brain has a choice to pay attention to one eye or the other.  If the image from one eye is less clear, points the wrong way, or has some defect making the image less sharp like a unilateral cataract, the brain will learn to ignore this and the vision centrally drops.  This is termed amblyopia and is the reason some kids get a patch to force vision in the "bad" eye.

Question 8

i have amblyopia. how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

In children: It is treated with glasses, patching, and/or eye drops. It is not really treatable in adults. See an eye doctor in person to make sure of what you have though.

Question 9

can amblyopia be corrected at age 12?

Accepted Answer

Maybe...: The vast majority of visual development is complete by age 7 or 8.  Some improvement in vision may be attained at ages up to 18 or so but the gains are modest.  It's best to begin treatment as early as possible.

Question 10

can amblyopia be corrected if i am 17?

Accepted Answer

Generally Not: The vast majority of visual development is complete by age 7 or 8.  Some improvement in vision may be attained at ages up to 18 or so but the gains are modest.  It's best to begin treatment as early as possible.

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