Question 1

is there a difference between strabismus and amblyopia?

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They are differnt: Strabismus is when the eyes are not properly aligned so that one eye is deviated. Amblyopia is decreased vision in one or both eyes because the image or object you are viewing is not properly focused. Amblyopia develops when you are younger usually between birth and 8-9 years when the visual system is still developing.

Question 2

what is the difference between an amblyopia and a strabismus?

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Vision vs position : Amblyopia is the lowering of vision in one eye due to structural or position defects in infancy and childhood.  Strabismus is the general term for eyes that are misaligned.  Strabismus  may cause amblyopia..  A pediatric ophthalmologist will deal with these issues in childhood but amblyopia in adults cannot usually be fixed.

Question 3

what is the difference between amblyopia(lazy eye) and strabismus(cross eyed)?

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They can be mutual!: Amblyopia results from the brain not learning how to use the information from the eye.  Sources of that may be refraction (glasses), deprivation (eye covered by droopy eyelid), or strabismus (misaligned eye).  There are many patient with perfectly aligned eyes that have amblyopia, and many with strabismus that have no amblyopia...

Question 4

what is the difference between strabismus and lazy eye?

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Muscle/visual acuity: Lazy eye (aka amblyopia) is reduced visual acuity usually from abnormal development. Strabismus is an imbalance in the muscles of the eye which results in incoordination of the eyes, thereby affecting vision.  Strabismus is a cause of amblyopia. 

Please refer to the site below for additional info.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lazy-eye/ds00887

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Question 5

what is the difference between a lazy eye or a strabismus eye?

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Lazy eye: They mean the same. The terms both refer to a defective eye muscle.

Question 6

whats the difference between strabismus and lazy eye? i though they were the same things, but now im reading that theyre not and they can each cause the other. im confused!

Accepted Answer

"Lazy : "lazy eye" is a lay term for amblyopia, where one eye is favored over the other by the brain.  There are many reasons why this could happen, one of them is the presence of strabismus (eye turn).  So you are correct in that strabismus is one of the causes of amblyopia.

Question 7

can you correct strabismus in adult with amblyopia?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Adult strabismus can be surgically corrected, but may recur over time and may need to be re-treated.  Glasses with prism can help and prevent the need for surgery.

Question 8

how to tell if i have refractive amblyopia or strabismus?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor!: To determine if you have either of these issues you will need to see an eye professional for an examination.

Question 9

i was wondering what are some ways to treat amblyopia/strabismus?

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmology: These conditions are treated by ophthalmology.  They treat these conditions with glasses and surgery.

Question 10

i have double vision which bothers me. is this strabismus or refractive amblyopia?

Accepted Answer

Neither: People with amblyopia rarely have double vision.  New onset double vision should be evaluated soon by an ophthalmologist.

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