Question 1

is it possible to develop a lazy eye without being born with it?

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Yes: Some causes of amblyopia such as strabismus or cataract are not present to any significant degree at birth but progress and become evident as the patient becomes older.  An early eye exam can help identify and treat the cause of amblyopia.

Question 2

is it possible to develop a lazy eye if you weren't born with it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If by lazy eye you mean an eye turn (strabismus) then yes. Eye turns can develop after birth in the first few years of life. See your eye doctor if you suspect an eye turn.

Question 3

can you develop a lazy eye rather than just be born with it?

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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 what causes the "lazy eye".Early rx can help.

Question 4

what is the quickest in most affective way to fix a lazy eye if you are born with it and are trying to fix it at the age of 15?

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See a pediatric...: If by lazy eye you mean that the eyes are not aligned then this is a very common problem that can and should be fixed by an experienced pediatric ophthalmologist.  In most cases surgery will be required.  Ask for a referral from your pediatrician.  The results are usually quite good depending on the cause.  If you mean an eye with poor vision, this is a different problem & harder at address at 15.

Question 5

im 18 and i wasnt born with lazy eye but i've been noticing in pictures that i have a bad lazy eye?

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Your question ??: If you are refering to lining the eyes up so they point in the same direction, that might be possible with a skilled eye muscle surgery. The other issue is will it work. If the brain decided to shut off the input from that eye(ambliopia), the ability to regain that lost input deminishes with time. A discussion with your eye dr can give you guidance.

Question 6

are people born with a lazy eye or do they develop it over time?

Accepted Answer

Both: Amblyopia is poor vision, usually in one eye, and that can be present at birth or develop in childhood. It never occurs in adults. "lazy eye", where the eye drifts out, can occur in adulthood.

Question 7

i'm 43 yrs old and i have lazy eye. is there any kind of treatmemt for my condition? in which i was born with this disabilty. i'm a 43 year old black male. i was born with lazy eye, never had it corrected. i have been getting headaches, because of poor vi

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The : The most important thing is to have an exact diagnosis with your eye doctor.

Lazy eye or the technical term (amblyopia) refers to a vision deficiency in an eye that appears physically within normal limits. Amblyopia can affect one or both eyes resulting in a decrease of best-corrected visual acuity that is out of proportion to any visible organic problem in the eye.

The best response to treatment can be achieved when this condition is diagnosed in early childhood (preferably before one year of age).  There are different types of amblyopia and therefore different treatments. There are different treatment modalities in early childhood including but not limited to prescription of exact glasses.

Based on the medical knowledge at the time of this writing, treatment of amblyopia is generally ineffective during adult years.

Question 8

born with a lazy eye 25yr old i have noticed my lazy eye returned over last week i have anxiety  could this be the cause? scared of brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Amblyopia or "lazy : eye" is vision loss,  usually in one eye, that  occurs in infancy &amp; early childhood when the brain " turns off" signals from an  eye that, for 1 or more reasons, has sent  blurry signals to the brain over time. If not corrected, a "lazy eye" develops some degree of permanent  vision loss. Worsening vision needs evaluation by  an MD who specializes in vision &amp; eye problems, an ophthalmologist,

Question 9

i am 16 yrs old and recently have noticed my right eye is going lazy, thought lazy eye is something ur born with is that true,could it be brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Rarely at birth: "Lazy eye" is the term for an eye which sees less well in infancy which will commonly turn out or in.  This is accompanied by a reflex called suppression which prevents doubling of the vision.  You may have had this when younger and now it is showing up again.  Check with your mirror to see if the eyes are aligned.  If not, see a pediatric ophthalmologist for evaluation.

Question 10

is it possible to get a lazy eye if you were not born that way?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Yes there can be many reasons for acquired lazy eye ie. You got it after having normal eyes. I would have an ophthalmologist do an exam on the eye, since it can be a variety of serious issues.

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What is the quickest in most affective way to fix a lazy eye if you are born with it and are trying to fix it at the age of 15?

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Im 18 and i wasnt born with lazy eye but i've been noticing in pictures that i have a bad lazy eye?

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Are people born with a lazy eye or do they develop it over time?

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I'm 43 yrs old and i have lazy eye. is there any kind of treatmemt for my condition? in which i was born with this disabilty. i'm a 43 year old black male. i was born with lazy eye, never had it corrected. i have been getting headaches, because of poor vi

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Born with a lazy eye 25yr old i have noticed my lazy eye returned over last week i have anxiety could this be the cause? scared of brain tumor?

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I am 16 yrs old and recently have noticed my right eye is going lazy, thought lazy eye is something ur born with is that true,could it be brain tumor?

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