Definition

Describing a condition related to poor vision in one eye, often due to the brain not fully recognizing the images from that eye.

Example

The child was diagnosed as amblyopic, requiring special treatment to improve their vision.

Conversation

I was reading about vision problems and found out that some people are amblyopic.

Really? What does that mean exactly?

It means they have reduced vision in one eye, like a lazy eye condition.

That sounds tough; I didn't know it could affect everyday life that much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amblyopic → It is formed from "amblyos" (from Greek, meaning dull or dim) and "-opia" (from Greek "opsis", meaning sight or vision). The word "amblyopic" refers to a condition of having reduced vision or dullness of sight.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dull' ('amblyos') vision — that's what amblyopic means, a condition of having reduced sight.

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