Investigative Ophthalmology and and Visual Science reports that children with a diagnosis of amblyopia ("lazy eye") when compared to control group had significantly decreased fine motor skills especially with regards to manual dexterity tasks that required speed and accuracy.

Reference:  Ann L. Webber, Joanne M. Wood, Glen A. Gole, and Brian Brown The Effect of Amblyopia on Fine Motor Skills in Children Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 49: 594-603.

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