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Amblyopia, otherwise known as lazy eye, is a disorder of the visual system that is characterized by poor or indistinct vision in an eye that is otherwise physically normal, or out of proportion to associated structural abnormalities. It has been estimated to affect 1–5% of the population.
New research recasts timeline for development of the brain's vision-processing center

New research recasts timeline for development of the brain's vision-processing center

Visual cortex of the brain develops gradually throughout life, study reveals

Visual cortex of the brain develops gradually throughout life, study reveals

UofL ophthalmic scientist receives grant for improving recovery from amblyopia

UofL ophthalmic scientist receives grant for improving recovery from amblyopia

Trifocal lenses: the best chance of true spectacle independence?

Trifocal lenses: the best chance of true spectacle independence?

Understanding brain circuit development: an interview with Dr Hollis Cline

Understanding brain circuit development: an interview with Dr Hollis Cline

New UAB study shows connection between ADHD and vision problems in children

New UAB study shows connection between ADHD and vision problems in children

New treatment for adults with lazy eye one step closer to reality

New treatment for adults with lazy eye one step closer to reality

Incidence of childhood myopia has more than doubled over last 50 years among American children

Incidence of childhood myopia has more than doubled over last 50 years among American children

Study identifies amblyopia as key factor for poor reading in school-age children

Study identifies amblyopia as key factor for poor reading in school-age children

Study: Programmable electronic glasses help improve vision in children diagnosed with lazy eye

Study: Programmable electronic glasses help improve vision in children diagnosed with lazy eye

New approaches to treating amblyopia

New approaches to treating amblyopia

Laser eye surgery: a glimpse into the future - An interview with Professor Dan Reinstein

Laser eye surgery: a glimpse into the future - An interview with Professor Dan Reinstein

New research may aid in treatment of vision problems like lazy eye

New research may aid in treatment of vision problems like lazy eye

Expert panel recommends vision health screening in preschool-aged children

Expert panel recommends vision health screening in preschool-aged children

Endothelin gene expression linked to vision loss in premature babies

Endothelin gene expression linked to vision loss in premature babies

Surgical treatment of strabismus can be carried out at any age

Surgical treatment of strabismus can be carried out at any age

Tel Aviv University researchers discover link between sharp vision and the brain's processing speed

Tel Aviv University researchers discover link between sharp vision and the brain's processing speed

Neuroscientist receives $1.7M NIH grant to continue groundbreaking visual perception research

Neuroscientist receives $1.7M NIH grant to continue groundbreaking visual perception research

Short-term hearing loss during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits

Short-term hearing loss during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits

Neurobiologists reveal new approach to correcting visual disorders in children

Neurobiologists reveal new approach to correcting visual disorders in children

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