What is strabismus amblyopia?
Amblyopia is functional reduction in visual acuity of an eye caused by disuse during visual development. Strabismus is misalignment of the eyes. Strabismic Amblyopia is the result of prolonged suppression of one eye instead of freely alternating fixation between the 2 eyes.
How do members experience strabismus amblyopia?
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Fatigue
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for strabismus amblyopia*
Who has strabismus amblyopia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 9 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 11 | |
| 50s | 19 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 42 |