Which finding would the nurse expect during a history and physical exam of a child with refractive amblyopia?
A) One eye has normal vision.
B) Both eyes have high refractive errors.
C) With corrective lenses, the affected eye can see clearly.
D) The affected eye has an abnormal appearance.
A) One eye has normal vision.
Explanation: A) Amblyopia is a condition in which one or both eyes cannot see clearly despite corrective lenses and a normal, healthy ocular appearance. In refractive amblyopia, one eye has normal vision, and the other eye has a high refractive error that goes untreated.
B) Amblyopia is a condition in which one or both eyes cannot see clearly despite corrective lenses and a normal, healthy ocular appearance. In refractive amblyopia, one eye has normal vision, and the other eye has a high refractive error that goes untreated.
C) Amblyopia is a condition in which one or both eyes cannot see clearly despite corrective lenses and a normal, healthy ocular appearance.
D) Amblyopic eyes appear normal and healthy despite the fact that the "wiring" to the brain was interrupted during the person's formative years.
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