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Can someone get a lazy eye in adulthood?
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Depends on what: You mean by "lazy eye". Yes, you can develop a droopy eyelid in adulthood, yes, you can develop misaligned eyes in adulthood. No, you cannot develop an amblyopic eye in adulthood.
Answered 7/24/2016
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