Q: am i in danger to go blind in both eyes if i have a lazy eye?

No: While you can see with both eyes, your brain does not like double vision that comes from an eye that is 'lazy' --- left untreated your brain will 'prefer' the good eye and ignore the images coming from the lazy eye. There are eye exercises to strengthen the lazy eye or even surgery that can help.

Q: actually tell my left eye is lazy. are there situations where lazy eye won't lead to blindness?

Needs evaluation: Could be bacterial or fungal. See your dentist for visual examination and possible swab for lab eval.

Q: how can i prevent my blind eye from wandering/getting lazy eye?

Strabismus surgery: If your blind eye drifts, you may need strabismus surgery.

Q: does lazy eye lead to irreversible vision loss?

It can!: 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 to prevent irreversible vision loss.

Q: can you go blind from strabismus surgery?

Rare complication: Any eye surgery can result in complications, including loss of vision, but this is extremely rare.

Q: i wanted to know is it possible to go blind in one eye?

One eye blindness: Yes it is - the reasons for blindness in one eye are many and may reflect a host of different issues. Its best to be seen by a neurologist for a complete exam so care may be guided for the problem at hand - blindness (or any other type of change in sight) which happens suddenly, needs to have an immediate evaluation - if this is the case, get to an er.

Q: is it possible to go blind from getting poked in the eye?

It depends.: If you got punched or poked with a sharp object yes, the damage can be severe enough for significant vision loss so be careful!

Q: by putting honey in your eyes, can you go blind?

Why honey: What is the benefit of honey around the eye? Its a sugar which causes sticky lids. It does not harm or benefit your eyes. It may cause to plague up your glands. This may lead to stye.

Q: can i go blind from a tiny pice of deodorent in eye?

No: The worst thing that could happen is more mild irritation.

Question 1

is it possible to go blind from not fixing a lazy eye?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Blind is relative.  From the legal definition <20/200 yes, it is possible.  Early detection and therapy are the best bets to reduce the potential for future serious and permanent vision loss.

Question 2

am i in danger to go blind in both eyes if i have a lazy eye?

Accepted Answer

No: While you can see with both eyes, your brain does not like double vision that comes from an eye that is 'lazy' --- left untreated your brain will 'prefer' the good eye and ignore the images coming from the lazy eye.  There are eye exercises to strengthen the lazy eye or even surgery that can help.

Question 3

actually tell my left eye is lazy. are there situations where lazy eye won't lead to blindness?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: Could be bacterial or fungal.  See your dentist for visual examination and possible swab for lab eval.

Question 4

how can i prevent my blind eye from wandering/getting lazy eye?

Accepted Answer

Strabismus surgery: If your blind eye drifts, you may need strabismus surgery.

Question 5

does lazy eye lead to irreversible vision loss?

Accepted Answer

It can!: 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 to prevent irreversible vision loss.

Question 6

can you go blind from strabismus surgery?

Accepted Answer

Rare complication: Any eye surgery can result in complications, including loss of vision, but this is extremely rare.

Question 7

i wanted to know is it possible to go blind in one eye?

Accepted Answer

One eye blindness: Yes it is - the reasons for blindness in one eye are many and may reflect a host of different issues.  Its best to be seen by a neurologist for a complete exam so care may be guided for the problem at hand - blindness (or any other type of change in sight) which happens suddenly, needs to have an immediate evaluation - if this is the case, get to an er.

Question 8

is it possible to go blind from getting poked in the eye?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: If you got punched or poked with a sharp object yes, the damage can be severe enough for significant vision loss so be careful!

Question 9

by putting honey in your eyes, can you go blind?

Accepted Answer

Why honey: What is the benefit of honey around the eye?  Its a sugar which causes sticky lids.  It does not harm or benefit your eyes.  It may cause to plague up your glands.  This may lead to stye.

Question 10

can i go blind from a tiny pice of deodorent in eye?

Accepted Answer

No: The worst thing that could happen is more mild irritation.

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