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I have a lazy eye which is turned my parents do not have it and neither does my boyfriend what are the chances of our child having it?
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Unlikely: Would not expect an issue with strabismus in a new child, but since many causes do exist, cannot guarantee 100%. But statistically, would be a very rare event.
Answered 7/13/2014
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