Study participants were examined by ophthalmologists; over 180 participants presented evidence of amblyopia. In half of those affected, lack of visual acuity was caused by differences in refraction between the two eyes (anisometropia); in almost one in four it was caused by strabismus. Because the eyes are actually intact, standard eye examinations do not detect this disease. In everyday life too, the symptoms are almost never detected in children. This has profound consequences, as vision problems caused by amblyopia have to be treated early: the older the child, the lower the chance of successful treatment. The authors therefore indicate that primary care physicians and pediatricians, as well as ophthalmologists, must be vigilant for amblyopia. Story Source: The above story is based on materials provided by Deutsches Aerzteblatt International. Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. Journal Reference:
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