What is strabismus?
Strabismus is one of the most common eye conditions in children, affecting between 2 and 4 percent of the population. Strabismus occurs when the eyes are not aligned properly. One or both of your child’s eyes may turn inward (esotropia), outward (exotropia), upward (hypertropia) or downward (hypotropia).
Your child can be born with strabismus or it be acquired later in life. Strabismus can also develop as the result of an accident or other health problem. In some children, strabismus is intermittent, while in others it is always present.
Early diagnosis is essential in preventing vision loss that occurs as a result of amblyopia, also called “lazy eye.” Amblyopia from strabismus occurs when vision does not develop normally during childhood because the eyes are not aligned.
What are the complications of strabismus?
Amblyopia (lazy eye) occurs in up to one-half of younger children.
Diplopia (double vision) can occur in acquired strabismus in older children and adults.
Problems in socializing or working resulting from the appearance and function of the eyes
How we care for strabismus
At The Eye Clinic we offer comprehensive evaluation and correction of strabismus in babies, children and adults of all ages
Adults with strabismus are referred because ophthalmologists specially trained in childhood eye conditions have expertise in the delicate eye muscle surgery typically required to straighten the eyes.
