Ophthalmic Assistant

Answer: A - amblyopia.

Left untreated, strabismus can develop into amblyopia. Strabismus can cause amblyopia because misalignment of the eyes results in different retinal images being sent to the visual cortex. When this misalignment occurs, a child's brain can pay attention to only one eye at a time and the input from the other eye is suppressed. Ultimately, amblyopia can result in vision loss.