Amblyopia

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Also known as:  Lazy Eye

 

Description

Amblyopia is an Eyesight Ailment characterized by poor or indistinct vision in an Eye that is otherwise physically normal, or out of proportion to associated structural abnormalities.  Amblyopia is caused by either no transmission or poor transmission of the visual image to the Brain for a sustained period of dysfunction or during early childhood.   Amblyopia normally only affects one eye, but it is possible to be amblyopic in both eyes if both are similarly deprived of a good, clear visual image.

 

Prevalence

 Amblyopia affects 1% to 5% of the population.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Amblyopia

Smart Drugs

 Cytidine Diphosphate Choline (CDP-Choline) may alleviate Amblyopia.

 

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