ANISOMETROPIC AMBLYOPIA Meaning and
Definition
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Anisometropic amblyopia is a visual disorder characterized by a significant difference in refractive error between the two eyes, leading to reduced visual acuity and impaired depth perception. It is a type of amblyopia, often referred to as lazy eye, which is a condition characterized by the inability of one eye to achieve normal visual acuity (sharpness) despite the absence of any evident structural abnormalities.
In the case of anisometropic amblyopia, the discrepancy in refractive error results in the brain favoring the eye with better visual acuity, while suppressing or ignoring the input from the eye with poorer acuity. This occurs because the brain processes the visual information received from both eyes separately, and when one eye has significantly better vision, the brain relies on it for most visual tasks.
The refractive error in this condition occurs due to variations in the shape and size of the eye, resulting in differing focal lengths. This can cause one eye to be nearsighted (myopia) or farsighted (hyperopia), while the other eye may have normal or relatively better visual acuity.
Early detection and treatment of anisometropic amblyopia are crucial for optimizing visual outcomes. Treatment typically involves prescribing corrective eyewear, such as glasses or contact lenses, to correct the refractive error in the affected eye. Additionally, occlusion therapy, also known as patching, is often recommended to encourage the use of the amblyopic eye and help improve its visual acuity. Vision therapy exercises may also be utilized to improve the eye-brain connection and enhance binocular vision.
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Etymology of ANISOMETROPIC AMBLYOPIA
The word "anisometropic" is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "aniso", meaning unequal, and "metron", meaning measure. "Amblyopia" is also derived from Greek, where "amblys" means dull or dim, and "ops" means vision or sight.
So, "anisometropic" refers to a condition in which there is unequal refractive error or prescription between the eyes, and "amblyopia" refers to the lazy or dim vision in one or both eyes due to a visual impairment or inadequate visual stimulation during early childhood.
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