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What kind of surgery will correct amblyopia?
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AMBLYOPIA: Eye surgeon will correct weakness of eye muscle to correct vision and avoid amblyopia.
Answered 6/28/2012
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Depends on situation: If the eyeballs are not aligned properly, double vision will occur. Surgery on the muscles that pull the eye into position can line things up correctly. If this is done before the brain decides to stop accepting input from one eye (amblyopia), vision can be improved. However, if the eyes line up properly, & visual loss was unrelated, surgery will not help.
Answered 9/22/2015
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