deprivation amblyopia


sen·so·ry am·bly·o·pi·a

a suppression of central vision in an eye due to poor image formation; for example, by a corneal scar, a cataract, or a droopy eyelid. Synonym(s): deprivation amblyopia

deprivation amblyopia

Amblyopia resulting from nonuse of the eye. It is usually secondary to an organic problem such as cataract or ptosis. See also: amblyopia