What is strabismus?
Strabismus is a common disease in children's ophthalmology, which means that both eyes can't focus on the same target at the same time, resulting in one eye deviating from the target. Often manifested as children's eyes are inconsistent, or they look at things with their heads tilted.
What are the manifestations of strabismus?
There are two common strabismus in children: esotropia and exotropia. Esotropia is what we commonly call "cross-eye" and exotropia is "floating eye". Usually one eye is normal and the other eye is deviated. There is also a vertical or rotating strabismus, which usually shows a crooked head.
What are the hazards of strabismus?
Although strabismus seems harmless, its harm should not be underestimated. Some strabismus may even be a signal of serious fundus lesions, which requires timely medical treatment. Strabismus not only affects the development of children's binocular vision, leading to amblyopia or lack of stereoscopic vision, but also limits children's future career choices. It will also affect the child's appearance and make the child feel inferior and socially fearful when he grows up.
How to treat strabismus?
There are many treatments for strabismus, including optical glasses, covering and visual training. Some children may need surgery. Parents should never try to straighten their children's heads, which is not only useless, but also may cause monocular visual inhibition. Seeking the help of a regular ophthalmologist is the right choice, and the doctor will give a suitable treatment plan according to the specific situation of the child.
How to find strabismus?
There is no special preventive measures for strabismus in children, and early detection and treatment are the key. Regular eye care is particularly important. You can see obvious strabismus from the appearance. Some strabismus may be accompanied by symptoms such as fear of light and liking to close one eye. Children with strabismus are prone to visual fatigue, such as seeing things in series and blurred vision. Once the child is found to have abnormal performance, parents should be vigilant and take the child to see a doctor in time to avoid missing the best treatment opportunity.