Children with lazy eyes at higher risk of developing serious health conditions
People who had “lazy eye” in childhood may be at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease and other serious health conditions later in life, a study suggests.
An analysis of data from more than 126,000 UK adults suggests those diagnosed with amblyopia as a child were also more likely to have high blood pressure and obesity when they are older.
The researchers said the findings, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, do not with the condition may need even more incentive to follow a healthy lifestyle.
