Genetic Study Suggests Amblyopia May Have Deeper Neurodevelopmental Roots Beyond Disrupted Visual Input

Genetic study suggests amblyopia may have deeper neurodevelopmental roots beyond disrupted visual input

For decades, amblyopia has been considered a disorder primarily caused by abnormal visual experiences early in life. But new research from Mary Whitman, MD, Ph.D., pediatric ophthalmologist in the Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital, and her colleagues suggests the story is more complicated.

Genetic Study Suggests Neurodevelopmental Factors Contribute to Amblyopia Beyond Visual Disruptions

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