Amblyopia, also referred to as âlazy eye,â is the most common cause of vision impairment in children. Amblyopia is the medical term used when the vision in one of the eyes is reduced because the eye and the brain are not working together properly.
U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Environmental Exposure. The exposure to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents in the environment or to environmental factors that may include ionizing radiation, pathogenic organisms, or toxic chemicals.
The occupational and environmental exposure history is the most important tool that clinicians have when evaluating a worker for a work-related injury or illness. Clinician knowledge of a worker's occupational history and job duties are vital when performing fitness for duty and medical surveillance examinations.