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When i close my left eye, i can look "straight" with my right eye but when i close my right eye, my left eye can't find where "straight" is. why?

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Dr. Gregory Pinto answered

"lazy eye": It sounds like you have amblyopia, which can be considered a type of "lazy eye." an ophthalmologist would be able to confirm this diagnosis for you.

Dr Hand agreed

Answered 10/4/2015

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A member asked:

When i close my left eye, i can look "straight" with my right eye but when i close my right eye, my left eye can't find where "straight" is. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Pinto answered

Dr Hand agreed

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