A young patient requires an eye patch because of reduced vision in one eye that cannot be corrected by glasses. This condition is referred to as:
A) achromatopsia.
B) blepharitis.
C) myopia.
D) strabismus.

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The condition described, reduced vision in one eye that cannot be corrected by glasses, is known as strabismus, which is a misalignment of the eyes that prevents them from working together properly. A patch may be used to encourage the weaker eye to work harder and develop better vision.

A Young Patient Requires an Eye Patch Because of Reduced