Lazy eye refers to one of the serious eye conditions caused due to poor vision development in one eye during childhood. It is one of the major causes of decreased vision among children. The brain can only record the one eye vision, making the weaker eye vision worse. It may lead to permanent loss of vision in the affected eye. The common symptoms include squinting, tilting the head, and the inability to evaluate depth perception.
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I have low self-confidence due to my lazy eye. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old female and my concern is that I think I have a lazy eye or I might be cross-eyed. I have attached a few pictures. I have consulted many eye care specialists in the past, and they always say my eyes are fine and that because of the epicanthic fold in my eyes, they app... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It does not look like you have either cross eyes or squint. Regarding lazy eye, we have to check your eye power. Do not be disappointed. Telecanthus is present, which means that the distance bet... Read Full »