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General Reference ⬇

Nejm 2007;356:1040; Lancet 2006;367:1343

Pathophys and Cause ⬆ ⬇

Causes:Ambylopia = diminished visual cortical connections to an eye and consequent impaired visual acuity

Pathophys:Persistent strabismus, usually esotropia (inward deviation, onset w/i q1-2yr of birth)

Treatment ⬆

Rx: 1st, correct discrepant visual acuities, a common cause of strabismus; then patch for as little as 1-2 h/day, or atropine to other eye, even up to age 17 may restore visual function (Arch Ophthalmol 2005;123:437)