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A member asked:

Is it normal that when i close one eye and keep my lazy one open, it mostly focuses on the closed eye?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: Most people with a lazy eye have a great amount of difficulty using this eye.

Answered 7/30/2016

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