Strabismus: Everything You Need To Know
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0:00 Introduction
1:32 Causes of Strabismus
2:18 Diagnosis and treatment
Strabismus is a vision disorder in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object.[2] The eye that is focused on an object can alternate.[3] The condition may be present occasionally or constantly.[3] If present during a large part of childhood, it may result in amblyopia, or lazy eyes, and loss of depth perception.[3] If onset is during adulthood, it is more likely to result in double vision.[3]
Strabismus can occur due to muscle dysfunction, farsightedness, problems in the brain, trauma or infections.[3] Risk factors include premature birth, cerebral palsy and a family history of the condition.[3] Types include esotropia, where the eyes are crossed ("cross eyed"); exotropia, where the eyes diverge ("lazy eyed" or "wall eyed"); and hypertropia or hypotropia where they are vertically misaligned.[3] They can also be classified by whether the problem is present in all directions a person looks (comitant) or varies by direction (incomitant).[3] Diagnosis may be made by observing the light reflecting from the person's eyes and finding that it is not centered on the pupil.[3] This is known as the Hirschberg reflex. Another condition that produces similar symptoms is a cranial nerve disease.[3]
Treatment depends on the type of strabismus and the underlying cause.[3] This may include the use of glasses and possibly surgery.[3] Some types benefit from early surgery.[3] Strabismus occurs in about 2% of children.[3] The term comes from the Ancient Greek word στραβισμός (strabismós), meaning 'a squinting'.[4] Other terms for the condition include "squint" and "cast of the eye".[5][6][7] "Wall-eye" has been used when the eyes turn away from each other.[8]
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Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thank you!
I had strabismus as a baby, and my right eye always looked inwards. I got surgery, and now 13 years later im fine, but when I wear my glasses, it makes my right eye look like it has strabismus again. I went to the eye doctor and they said theres no perscription to fix it. she said contacts would make my eye do the same thing too. its so embarrassing and makes me insecure
I have strabismus when i see from one eye. I mean if i see from both the eye i feel normal but if i close my right eye i feel dizziness from left eye.. I can't focus and defocus object.. is this normal?
Is have strabismus. It’s honestly my biggest insecurity and I was bullied and teased because of it. But a ago I had my 2 surgery for it.
I did surgery for my eyes when I was little but when I started to grow my strabismus came back and in addition to that because of my premature birth I was born with disabilities that began to become worse at the age of teenagers like for example my left foot is deformed, I became a little hunchbacked. But I do not intend to do another chirurgie for my eyes, it not that I have no complex for my strabismus I hate my eyes I keep close one of my eyes when I don't wear glasses but I have to accept that it a in a way a part of me alongside my disability. Some people will may mock me but some others will love me it just a matter of perspective as many people has called me handsome while others call me ugly
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Sorry about the experiences, Please stay positive it gets better
I have this and I need surgery . I’m 26
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Sorry about your condition. I wish you good luck with the surgery and quick recovery after.
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@@MedicalCentric thank you . Don’t have enough money for it but I appreciate the response