Crossed eyes, or strabismus, is a condition in which the eyes do not align
It is important to detect this condition early in both children and adults to prevent visual impairment and diagnose underlying disorders
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Crossed eyes can impair vision and damage self-esteem
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Strabismus is a condition sometimes known as “crossed-eyes” in which the eyes are misaligned with each other. One or both eyes may be turned inward, outward, down or up.
Strabismus is much more prevalent in children, especially those under the age of 6.
Strabismus can also occur in adults but often is the result of an underlying medical condition.
Typically by the age of 8, amblyopia becomes permanent, and the eye can never regain the ability to see perfectly. It is important to have your child see an ophthalmologist right away if you notice one or both eyes turning.
My child is refusing to wear a patch, are there any alternatives?
Patching is the best method to regain vision in the poorer seeing eye quickly. If patching is difficult, we may prescribe a dilating drop for the better-seeing eye so that the poorer seeing eye is used.
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