amblyopia

/ˌæmbliˈoʊpiə/
noun
  1. A condition in which one eye does not develop normal vision, often called 'lazy eye'.
    • Regular eye exams for children can help detect amblyopia before it becomes permanent.
    • The doctor explained that amblyopia can cause poor depth perception if not corrected early.
    • Amblyopia is usually treated in childhood with an eye patch over the stronger eye.
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