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Amblyopia early detection and treatment 

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Next medical illustration of Patient with acute neck pain. Featured is the Spurling test medical maneuver used to assess nerve root (radicular) pain. Compression of the nerve root below C4 on the left side, possibly leading to radiculopathy.

Neck Pain

Amblyopia ("lazy eye") is the leading cause of visual loss in children. Early recognition and treatment are important to prevent vision loss. Treatments for amblyopia include patching, atropine eye drops, and optical penalization of the nonamblyopic eye.

Keywords: Airbrush, Color, 3D, Editorial, Patient Education, General Medicine, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics

John W. Karapelou