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April 11, 2005

Lazy Eye Treatment in Older Kids

It's widely believed that children with a so-called lazy eye have to be treated quite early in life, before the brain's 'wiring' becomes fixed. However, many children who are 7 years of age or older appear to respond to treatment for amblyopia, as the condition is called, according to a new study. (Reuters)

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