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What is Strabismus?
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Strabismus is more commonly referred to as a condition where your eyes become “cross eyed.” In other words, you cannot line up your eyes under normal visual conditions. Generally, one or both eyes will turn in, out, up, or down. Strabismus may occur constantly or it may be an intermittent issue. For intermittent strabismus patients, the condition is generally brought on by stress.
Roughly 3-5% of children suffer from strabismus. In many cases, this condition will result in double vision. When untreated, strabismus can lead to a loss of vision.
The condition will either develop within the first 6 months after birth or be acquired later in life. Risk factors for early-onset strabismus include:
- Genetic predisposition
- Down Syndrome
- Crouzon Syndrome
- Prenatal drug or alcohol exposure
- Congenital eye defects
- Low birth weight
- Cerebral palsy
When strabismus develops later in life, it is generally caused by one of the following conditions:
- Tumors
- Head trauma
- Cerebral palsy
- Spina bifida
- Viral infections
- Acquired eye defects
There are several treatment options for strabismus. Your ophthalmologist will recommend the appropriate course of action based on the specifics of your condition. Treatment may include:
- Wearing an eye patch
- Corrective lenses
- Eye exercises
- Topical agents
- Surgery to realign the eyes
If you suffer from strabismus, eyes.com can help you locate an ophthalmologist in your area today.
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