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Strabismus (Crossed eyes)

Strabismus, often referred to as crossed eyes, is a condition where the eyes are misaligned and don't point at the same object. This misalignment can cause various vision problems and affect depth perception. While strabismus can develop at any age, it's mostly diagnosed in children.

Symptoms of Strabismus​​​​

The most obvious symptom of strabismus is a visible misalignment of the eyes, where one eye appears to be turned inward, outward, upward, or downward. However, other signs and symptoms may include:

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  • Double vision: Seeing two images of the same object due to the brain receiving different visual information from each eye.

  • Poor depth perception: Difficulty judging distances or bumping into objects.

  • Squinting: Squinting one eye to try and see more clearly and overcome double vision.

  • Head turning: Tilting the head to favour one eye and avoid double vision.​​

Causes of Strabismus

  • Weak eye muscle control: The muscles that control eye movement may be weak or imbalanced, causing one eye to turn inward, outward, upward, or downward.

  • Refractive errors: Uncorrected refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism can cause blurry vision. The brain may favour one eye over the other to see more clearly, leading to misalignment.

  • Focus problems: Difficulty focusing on near objects (convergence insufficiency) can sometimes cause strabismus.​​​

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Strabismus Diagnosis and Treatment Options

The treatment for strabismus depends on the severity and cause of the misalignment. Here are some common approaches:

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  • Eyeglasses or contact lenses: Correcting underlying refractive errors can sometimes improve eye muscle coordination and reduce strabismus.

  • Vision therapy: Specific eye exercises can help strengthen eye muscles and improve their coordination, potentially reducing the degree of misalignment.

  • Eye patching: Patching the stronger eye can encourage the weaker eye to develop and improve binocular vision. This is often used in conjunction with other treatments.

  • Eye muscle surgery: In some cases, surgery to adjust or tighten the muscles controlling eye movement may be necessary to achieve proper eye alignment.

Don't wait for vision problems to impact your child's learning and development. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam today! Early intervention with an optometrist can ensure your child sees the world clearly.

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