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Can amblyopia be corrected if i am 17?
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Generally Not: 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 6/4/2014
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No: Amblyopia is only fully correctable before the age of 8 in most cases.
Answered 4/28/2014
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