Strabismus
Strabismus
Strabismus, commonly known as crossed or misaligned eyes, is a condition that affects the alignment and coordination of the eyes. It is a common eye condition, particularly in children, but can also occur in adults. Strabismus can have a significant impact on a person’s vision and self-esteem, but with early detection and appropriate treatment, it can be effectively managed. At our hospitals, we understand the impact that strabismus can have on a person’s vision, self-esteem, and quality of life.
- Prescription Eyeglasses: In some cases, correcting refractive errors with glasses can help align the eyes and improve vision.
- Eye Patching: If amblyopia (lazy eye) is present, patching the stronger eye can help strengthen the weaker eye and improve visual acuity.
- Vision Therapy: This involves a series of eye exercises and activities designed to improve eye coordination and strengthen eye muscles.
- Prism Glasses: Special glasses with prisms can help align the images seen by each eye, reducing double vision and promoting binocular vision.
- Surgery: In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to correct the alignment of the eyes. This procedure involves adjusting the eye muscles to improve eye alignment.
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Strabismus, commonly known as “crossed eyes” or “lazy eye,” is a visual condition where the eyes do not align properly. One eye may turn inward, outward, upward, or downward while the other remains straight.
Strabismus can result from a variety of factors, including problems with the eye muscles, neurological conditions, genetics, or eye injuries. It can also develop in childhood due to difficulties in eye muscle control.
No, strabismus can affect individuals of all ages. While it often begins in childhood, it can also develop or persist in adulthood due to various causes.
Symptoms may include misaligned eyes, double vision, reduced depth perception, and eye fatigue or strain. In children, it can also lead to poor vision development in the affected eye.
Yes, strabismus can often be treated and corrected. Treatment options may include eyeglasses, eye exercises, patching the stronger eye, or surgery to adjust the eye muscles.
Strabismus surgery is generally safe when performed by a skilled ophthalmologist. It is typically an outpatient procedure, and most patients experience a significant improvement in eye alignment afterward.
