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Will my lazy eye come back after 10 years?

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No: After the age of 7-8 years or so the vast development and stability of the vision is complete.

Dr Coleman agreed

Answered 4/20/2019

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No: Once the visual pathway from eye to brain is formed, the connection stays.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2014

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An optometrist told me I have a lazy eye and that no glasses would fix it much. I'm 20 years of age. Is there any way to fix its vision?

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