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Binocular vision, amblyopia
I was diagnosed with left eye amblyopia. I can't see much from left eye. Even with specs i feel like i am seeing only through my right eye. I want to understand how my binocular vision and depth perception is affected. I tried understanding the report given by doctor but could not understand. Can you please explain this.
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Dr. Charu Tyagi
Ophthalmologist
21 yrs exp
Noida
Let me try to explain you simply,you can not appreciate a 3D movie with one eye closed.When 2 images of good quality superimpose with slight variation depth perception is appreciated. Binocular means two eyes.So depending upon amblyopia severity, your visual parameters are affected.There are various test for it.You have Astigmatic amblyopia.
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Regular eye checkup
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Wear glasses,and do the exercise advised by your doctor.Avoid rubbing eyes
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Dr. Mayank Jain
Ophthalmologist
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
I have already replied to you that this is meridional amblyopia. Its late to regain amblyopic vision
These tests are not done for binocular vision.
This is just keratometry and power prescription
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Get orthoptic evaluation done
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