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Hello, my little lights
of the future.

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Hello Dr. O.D.!

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Today, we'll talk about a visual
disorder that must

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absolutely be detected early:
amblyopia.

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Watch the board!

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Amblyopia or “lazy eye” is when
one eye doesn't see as well,

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even when glasses are
worn to correct vision.

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It's important to detect
amblyopia in children

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at a young age

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because the chances of
recovering good vision

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are much better.

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The optometrist may
recommend that the child

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wear an eye patch
over the good eye

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to make the weaker eye
work harder.

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During a vision screening,

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based on the autorefractor and
LEA symbols test,

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amblyopia may be suspected,
but only

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an eye exam at a clinic
can confirm it.

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That’s all for amblyopia!

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In closing, remember that
in Quebec,

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eye tests are free for
children up to age 17.

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Amblyopia (Pirate Vision)
Signs and Effects

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Amblyopia, commonly
called lazy eye,

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can have repercussions
on learning.

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A child may have
to function with

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monocular vision,
that is, with just one eye,

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or temporarily see double
because of

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the difference in acuity
between the two eyes.

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Children may show signs of
fatigue, complain of headaches,

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appear clumsy, or bump into
desks or door frames.

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If a child is wearing an eye
patch in class, some tasks

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may be harder because the
eye being used is weaker.

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The child may need additional
support during these tasks.

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Have you ever seen a friend
wearing an eye patch?

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Yes, Dr. O.D.

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When amblyopia is detected
and treated at a young age,

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it can often be corrected
completely.

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That's why, before starting
school, an eye test...

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...is always best!