Yes, normal vision can be restored to an ambliopic eye. The vision training track record is about 75% to 80% cure rate without invasive procedures or disagreable practices.

Amblyopia is the loss or lack of development of vision in one eye that is unrelated to any eye health problem. It is not correctable with lenses alone and there is no apparent cause fo the poor vision. the brain, for some reason, does not acknowledge the images seen by the amblyopic eye. See similar questions...

It depends on the severety of the problem. Ambliopia is defined by a condition that is not correcable with optics to better than 20/40 visual acuity. Naturally, the earlier you start the vision training exercies the better. There is no age limit, children as well as adults can re-train their "Lazy eye" successfully. The specific time it takes to train the eye may range from a few weekns to several months. Incidentally, the Magic eyes vision training exercise can be done at home. See similar questions...

The time frame of vision improvement depends on the type of procedure performed and the individual. The majority of LASIK patients experience clear vision within 12 hours of surgery. PRK's healing time is a little longer, with most patients experiencing better vision between three and five days. See similar questions...

Amblyopia, or "lazy-eye" is a condition where visual acuity in one eye is reduced due to crossed-eyes, large refractive errors, or visual deprivation. It starts early in life and cannot be fixed after a child reaches their teen years. Laser vision correction can help correct lazy-eye in children, but not in adults. No, the LASIK procedure does not change color vision. Colors and hue are generated by the lens, retina, and brain. See similar questions...

Laser vision correction is designed to be a permanent correction to your vision. Doctors have been performing laser vision correction since 1987. Studies to date show excellent vision stability for more than 11 years following treatment. Fill out and submit this form to learn more about MidWest EyeCenter. Get a copy of our free LASIK DVD for more information. See similar questions...

Unfortunately, GERD, in general, cannot be cured at present. In some cases, it may be a temporary condition associated with a specific aggravating factor such as pregnancy. In such cases, GERD will go away on its own when the pregnancy has ended. In most cases GERD is a chronic condition. However, it can be effectively managed with medications and lifestyle modifications in almost everybody. In severe cases, surgery is an option. See similar questions...

Although medical science has made significant strides in recent years in understanding epilepsy, and surgery offers hope for a cure for some patients, for most a cure does not yet exist. However, the disorder can be treated, and people with epilepsy who suffer uncontrolled seizures and/or are dissatisified with their therapy should continue to work with their physician to seek an effective treatment program. See similar questions...

No, since it is not a disease it cannot be cured in the same sense as an infection can be cured. Nor do all of us want to become neurotypical. Many parents of highly-challenged or non-verbal children with Kanner’s type autism believe that their children have a disease that research will eventually find a cure for, or at least a method of prevention. We support scientific research on brain development. See similar questions...

Each dyslexic person's difficulties are different and vary from slight to very severe disruption of the learning process. There is no total cure, but the effects of dyslexia can be alleviated by skilled specialist teaching of phonics, sequencing and techniques to raise the person's self-esteem. The neurological differences also give some dyslexic people visual, spatial, physical co-ordination and lateral thinking abilities that enable them to be successful in a wide range of careers. See similar questions...

No. Glaucoma is incurable, but it is controllable. In most cases it can be successfully controlled with the proper treatment. Glaucoma is a chronic, lifelong condition requiring continual observation and management of the patient to keep elevated intraocular pressure under control and to help prevent loss of vision. The earlier the condition is discovered and treated, the greater the success in preventing vision loss. See similar questions...

Arachnophobia is a fear of spiders. The cause might be different from person to person, so the level of their reaction, the type of reaction and the cure are all different. Because it's such a wide subject, we've collected a series of websites with information, either professional or anecdotal about the fear and it's treatment. We don't take responsibility for any of the information provided on these sites, nor do we guarantee their accuracy. http://www.ufsia.ac.be/Arachnology/Arachnology. See similar questions...

There is no cure for asthma. However, with the proper diagnosis and treatment, asthmatics can lead normal, active lives with little disturbance to quality of life. See similar questions...

Answer: Bacterial STDs like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, can be easily treated and cured. Viral STDs like herpes, genital warts, and HIV are incurable, but there are treatments available to lessen the severity of the disease. See similar questions...

No, alcoholism cannot be cured at this time. Even if an alcoholic hasn't been drinking for a long time, he or she can still suffer a relapse. Not drinking is the safest course for most people with alcoholism. See similar questions...

New scientific research proves that older children benefit from lazy eye treatment (up to age 17). What is lazy eye (amblyopia)? Links, references, FAQ, etc. See similar questions...