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On its resolution, these residual tears result in visually disabling astigmatism that can lead to dense and recalcitrant amblyopia. Slit-lamp examination, anterior segment optical coherence tomography, specular microscopy, confocal microscopy, and corneal topography and tomography can be employed for its accurate diagnosis. While these can be prevented by improved perinatal care, once diagnosed, they mandate prompt refractive correction and amblyopia therapy to prevent disabling visual deterioration in affected children. In adulthood, medical and surgical management may be planned for symptomatic patients based on coexistent amblyopia as this is the major factor guiding visual prognosis. 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