“ Amblyopia , or a lazy eye that seems normal but has reduced vision , can present problems later in life , he said . These patients typically have reduced stereopsis ( depth perception ) and have trouble with 3D . This may be troublesome in deciding a career when the time comes . Also , retinoblastoma is a common malignant tumour seen in childhood . It ' s got a very good cure rate at approximately 98 per cent however , there is a small percentage of patients that have the tumour spread and therefore have more complications later in life .”
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Warning Signals
Amblyopia poor vision in an eye that has not developed normal sight ( usually during childhood ). The condition is sometimes called ' lazy eye ' and occurs when visual acuity is much better in one eye over the other . It is a common problem , and can be detected when one eye looks fine while the other turns in or out , up or down .
Ptosis drooping upper eyelid that covers the eye either somewhat or entirely , and so blocks the vision .
Chalazion a small lump on the eyelid which may occur when a meibomian gland ( oil-secreting gland in the eyelid ) becomes clogged . It is not caused by infection .
Stye looks like a red , sore lump near the edge of the eyelid . It is caused by an infected eyelash follicle .
Preseptal or Orbital Cellulitis an infection related to trauma , an upper respiratory infection or an eyelid infection . The tissues around the eye appear red and painfully swollen , a condition which usually occurs in one eye , which may be swollen shut . The child may have a fever . More serious infections can cause decreased vision , an inability to move the eye , and the appearance of the eye being pushed forward .
As with all eye-related issues , consult with your optometrist for the best course of action .
20 OPTICAL PRISM | JULY / AUGUST 2013