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Can a sixteen year old benefit from amblyopia or lazy eye treatment?
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Generally No: The vast majority of visual development is complete by age 7 or 8. Some improvement in vision may be attained at ages up to 18 or so but the gains are modest. It's best to begin treatment as early as possible.
Answered 10/11/2011
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Not likely: The best thing you can do is do everything you can to protect the good eye.
Answered 11/17/2011
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