Amblyopia
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Amblyopia, popularly known as "lazy eye," is a decrease in vision in one or both eyes that develops in childhood when the brain and the eye do not work together properly.
Why does it appear? It may originate from significant differences in prescription between the two eyes, from strabismus, or from obstacles that prevent a clear image during the first years of life.
When is a checkup advisable? Since it often does not cause obvious discomfort, vision checkups in childhood help detect it in time, especially if one eye is noticed to drift or the child squints.
Who treats it? The ophthalmologist is the right professional to evaluate amblyopia. Scheduling an early evaluation usually makes a big difference in visual development.
Data on 928 doctors who treat amblyopia
Which specialist treats amblyopia?
Amblyopia (lazy eye) is evaluated by an ophthalmologist, a specialist in eye disease, who can confirm the diagnosis and treatment options, especially in children. See this specialist if you notice one of your child's eyes drifting or seeing worse than the other.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in amblyopia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rosa Elena Caballero Landinez
Dr. Edgar Varela Santoyo
Dr. Aslhie Oyuki Orzuna Vazquez
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Frequently asked questions
What is amblyopia?
Amblyopia, popularly known as "lazy eye," is a decrease in vision in one or both eyes that develops in childhood when the brain and the eye do not work together properly.
Which doctor treats amblyopia?
Amblyopia (lazy eye) is evaluated by an ophthalmologist, a specialist in eye disease, who can confirm the diagnosis and treatment options, especially in children. See this specialist if you notice one of your child's eyes drifting or seeing worse than the other.