amblyopia

AMBLYOPIA (LAZY EYE)

Cupcake decorated as an eye, sitting lazily on a recliner

What is a “lazy eye?” The term “lazy eye” is most often used to refer to a condition called amblyopia. Amblyopia is reduced vision in one eye, or less frequently both eyes, due to abnormal vision development in childhood (1).  What causes amblyopia? In simple terms, functional amblyopia occurs when something prevents the eye from focusing clearly. …

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infantSEE

Inspired by the book Hello, Cupcake! InfantSEE® is a public health program that is designed to ensure that eye care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care.  If your child is between 6 months and 12 months old, an InfantSEE® provider will perform a one-time comprehensive infant eye assessment at no cost to you.  This allows the …

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back-to-school eye exams

For many parents, the next few weeks will be filled with orientations, school supply lists, sports physicals, and immunizations.  If you are in that boat, be sure to include a visit to your eye doctor to have your child’s eyes examined before starting the school year.  Experts estimate that as much as 80% of learning …

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