The lazy eye, better known as amblyopia or lazy eye, is a diminution of vision with no known organic cause, because of a defect in maturation of the visual system during the first years of life. Although usually monocular, there are also cases in which affects both eyes. It is a childhood disease, so it is highly important to correct for early age so they do not end up becoming chronic. Some of the most common symptoms that present children with lazy eye are often rub eyes, squint to look, flashing eyes, look blackboard hand, deflect an eye when looking… For treatment goggles are recommended so as daily occlusions ( cover the eye with which is properly for a certain number of hours, depending on the degree of affectation of amblyopia ) the degree of amblyopia depend hours).
Lazy eye (amblyopia)
The lazy eye, better known as amblyopia or lazy eye, is a diminution of vision with no known organic cause, because of a defect in maturation of the visual system during the first years of life. Although usually monocular, there are also cases in which affects both eyes. It is a childhood disease, so it is highly important to correct for early age so they do not end up becoming chronic. Some of the most common symptoms that present children with lazy eye are often rub eyes, squint to look, flashing eyes, look blackboard hand, deflect an eye when looking… For treatment goggles are recommended so as daily occlusions ( cover the eye with which is properly for a certain number of hours, depending on the degree of affectation of amblyopia ) the degree of amblyopia depend hours).
Drooping eyelids, down upper eyelid
By Dr. José Nieto Enríquez
2024-04-25
Dr. Jose Nieto, ophthalmologist eye plastic surgery specialist, explains that is the drooping eyelids and that surgical intervention is necessary to correct the disorder. The disorder can not be prevented and can cause cases of lazy eye and vision fatigue. See more
Ptosis, causes and treatments
By Dr. Nicolás Toledano Fernández
2024-04-25
The Toledano doctor, ophthalmologist in ptosis expert, answers to frequently us the suffering this fall the upper eyelid questions. He explains that as the cause and can be treated. See more
The consequence of childhood strabismus is the lazy eye
By Dra. Alícia Galán Terraza
2024-04-25
Strabismus is the misalignment of the eye relative to the other so that each eye looks in a different direction. Strabismus usually appears in childhood, but in some cases may be initiated in adult age and as such says Dr. Galán Terrace. See more
Ojo vago: ¿se pueden realizar ejercicios en casa para mejorarlo?
By Dra. María Santiago Varela
2024-04-25
En este artículo, la Dra. María Santiago Varela, especialista en Oftalmología, explica qué es el ojo vago, a qué edades se suele diagnosticar, así como los tratamientos que existen para corregirlo y los ejercicios que se pueden realizar en casa para mejorarlo. See more
Experts in Lazy eye (amblyopia)
-
Dr. Alfonso Castanera De Molina
OphthalmologyExpert in:
- Laser Refractive Surgery
- Strabismus
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Nystagmus (uncontrolled eye movement)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Myopia
-
Dra. Alícia Galán Terraza
Pediatric OphthalmologyExpert in:
- Strabismus
- Nystagmus (uncontrolled eye movement)
- Second medical opinion
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
-
Dra. Ana Wert Espinosa
OphthalmologyExpert in:
- Strabismus
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Droppy eyelid (Ptosis)
- Vision therapy
- Vision problems
-
Dra. Charlotte Wolley Dod
OphthalmologyExpert in:
- Strabismus
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Droppy eyelid (Ptosis)
- Eyelid malpositions
- Low Vision
- Vision problems
-
Dr. Josep Visa Nasarre
OphthalmologyExpert in:
- Strabismus
- Neurophthalmology
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Vision therapy
- Nystagmus (uncontrolled eye movement)
- See all
Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer
Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer
C/ Muntaner, 314 - 08021
No existe teléfono en el centro.
By using the telephone number provided by TOP DOCTORS, you automatically agree to let us use your phone number for statistical and commercial purposes. For further information, read our Privacy Policy
Top Doctors
Miranza IBO
Miranza IBO
Camí de la Vileta, 7
No existe teléfono en el centro.
By using the telephone number provided by TOP DOCTORS, you automatically agree to let us use your phone number for statistical and commercial purposes. For further information, read our Privacy Policy
Top Doctors
ICR - Institut Català de Retina
ICR - Institut Català de Retina
C/ Ganduxer, 117
No existe teléfono en el centro.
By using the telephone number provided by TOP DOCTORS, you automatically agree to let us use your phone number for statistical and commercial purposes. For further information, read our Privacy Policy
Top Doctors
-
Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer
C/ Muntaner, 314 - 08021 , BarcelonaExpert in:
- Laser eye surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Retina and Vitreous
-
Miranza IBO
Camí de la Vileta, 7, Palma de MallorcaExpert in:
- Allergies Ophthalmological
- Laser eye surgery
- Ophthalmology
-
ICR - Institut Català de Retina
C/ Ganduxer, 117, BarcelonaExpert in:
- Eye Microsurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Emergency Service 24h
- See all
- Most viewed diseases, medical tests, and treatments
- Vision rejuvenation
- Second medical opinion
- ER
- Phacorefractive surgery
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Aniridia
- Tearing
- Canthoplasty
- Computed Tomography (CT) scan