Amblyopia (English: amblyopia), often referred to as "lazy eye," is a vision disorder characterized by reduced visual acuity in one eye that cannot be corrected by usual methods, for example, with glasses. This condition usually develops in childhood and is associated with improper neural processing of visual signals by the brain from the affected eye.
In psychology and ophthalmology, amblyopia is considered a factor affecting the development of the human visual system. If left unaddressed, it can lead to long-term changes in the perception of visual images. Treatment options include specialized eye exercises, wearing corrective glasses, and temporarily covering the stronger eye to activate and improve the function of the weaker eye.
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