Definitions for amblyopia
ˌæm bliˈoʊ pi əam·b·ly·opi·a

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. amblyopianoun

   visual impairment without apparent organic pathology

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. amblyopianoun

   dimness or blurring of the eyesight due to a fault in transmission of signals to the brain from an otherwise healthy eye.

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1. amblyopia

   Amblyopia, also known as "lazy eye," is a visual developmental disorder in which the eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, even with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. It usually begins during infancy or early childhood. Most often, it affects only one eye, but it can occur in both. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can help optimize vision and prevent vision loss.

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1. Amblyopianoun

   alt. of Amblyopy

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1. Amblyopia

   Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is an eye disorder characterized by an impaired vision in an eye that otherwise appears normal, or out of proportion to associated structural abnormalities of the eye. It has been estimated to affect 1-5% of the population. In amblyopia, visual stimulation either fails to transmit or is poorly transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain for a continuous period of time. It can also occur when the brain "turns off" the visual processing of one eye to prevent double-vision, for example in strabismus. It often occurs during early childhood, resulting in poor or blurry vision. Amblyopia normally affects only one eye in most patients. However, it is possible, though rare, to be amblyopic in both eyes, if both fail to receive clear visual images. Detecting the condition in early childhood increases the chance of successful treatment, especially if detected before the age of five. The earlier it is detected, and the underlying cause corrected with spectacles and/or surgery, the more successful the treatment in equalizing vision between the two eyes.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Amblyopia

   am-bli-ō′pi-a, n. dullness of sight (see Amaurosis).—n. Amblyop′sis, the bony fish found in the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, the rudimentariness of whose eyes is due to darkness and consequent disuse. [Gr.—amblys, dull, ōps, eye.]

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1. Amblyopia

   A nonspecific term referring to impaired vision. Major subcategories include stimulus deprivation-induced amblyopia and toxic amblyopia. Stimulus deprivation-induced amblyopia is a developmental disorder of the visual cortex. A discrepancy between visual information received by the visual cortex from each eye results in abnormal cortical development. STRABISMUS and REFRACTIVE ERRORS may cause this condition. Toxic amblyopia is a disorder of the OPTIC NERVE which is associated with ALCOHOLISM, tobacco SMOKING, and other toxins and as an adverse effect of the use of some medications.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of amblyopia in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of amblyopia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=amblyopia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Amblyopia
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amblyopia
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=amblyopia
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=amblyopia