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Amblyopia and Strabismus

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Amblyopia refers to reduced vision due to incorrect signaling between the eye and brain. Commonly referred to as "lazy eye," it usually only affects one eye. Early detection and treatment are key,... Read more...

 

Crossed Eyes

[Note: this is an older, but still potentially useful, article from the RPB archives.] Eugene R. Folk, MD, Professor The eyes should work together as a team. When one eye is deviated (turned too far in one direction), we call the... Read more...

 
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Eye Divergence in Children Linked to Risk of Mental Illness

Children whose eyes are misaligned and point outward are at significantly increased risk of developing mental illness by early adulthood, according to findings of an RPB-supported, Mayo Clinic study published in Pediatrics, the official... Read more...

 

Hope Through Research

The earlier amblyopia is detected, the more effective the treatment.  RPB support is improving screening rates and identifying effective screening methods for young children.  For people with strabismus, RPB researchers are... Read more...

 

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