Lazy Eye
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Lazy eye, known in medical terms as amblyopia, is a decrease in vision in one of the eyes because the brain did not learn to properly process its images during childhood, even though the eye itself may look healthy.
Signs that may be noticed: an eye that drifts, difficulty judging distances, or the child closing or squinting one eye.
Why age matters: it usually develops in the first years of life, a stage in which early detection makes a big difference.
Which specialist evaluates it? The ophthalmologist performs the visual examination and guides follow-up. If you notice that one eye does not see the same as the other, scheduling an evaluation in time is the most advisable thing.
Data on 236 doctors who treat lazy eye
Which specialist treats lazy eye?
Lazy eye (amblyopia) should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist, who can measure the vision in each eye and decide on the right treatment, especially in young children. See this specialist as soon as possible, since earlier detection leads to a better response to treatment.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in lazy eye
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
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. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is lazy eye?
Lazy eye, known in medical terms as amblyopia, is a decrease in vision in one of the eyes because the brain did not learn to properly process its images during childhood, even though the eye itself may look healthy.
Which doctor treats lazy eye?
Lazy eye (amblyopia) should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist, who can measure the vision in each eye and decide on the right treatment, especially in young children. See this specialist as soon as possible, since earlier detection leads to a better response to treatment.