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Causes of Strabismus
Strabismus develops when the eyes are not aligned so that they point in the same direction at the same time. The immediate cause is usually a disruption in the biological systems that keep eye position coordinated: the muscles that move the…
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What is Strabismus
Strabismus is a disorder of eye alignment in which the two eyes do not point at the same visual target at the same time. One eye may turn inward, outward, upward, or downward relative to the other, either constantly or intermittently.…
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Symptoms of Strabismus
What are the symptoms of Strabismus? The most visible symptom is misalignment of the eyes: one eye may turn inward, outward, upward, or downward while the other remains fixed on the target. That outward sign is often accompanied by symptoms that…
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Diagnosis of Strabismus
Strabismus is a disorder of ocular alignment in which the two eyes do not point at the same target at the same time. Because normal binocular vision depends on precise coordination between the extraocular muscles, cranial nerves, and brainstem and cortical…
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Treatment for Strabismus
What treatments are used for Strabismus? The condition is managed with a combination of optical correction, visual therapy, medications in selected cases, and surgery. These approaches are used to influence the biological processes that keep the eyes aligned and coordinated: the…
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Prevention of Strabismus
Strabismus, sometimes called ocular misalignment, occurs when the two eyes do not point in the same direction. One eye may turn inward, outward, upward, or downward while the other remains aligned. Whether strabismus can be fully prevented depends on its cause.…
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FAQ about Strabismus
This FAQ article explains strabismus, a condition in which the eyes are not aligned properly and do not point at the same target at the same time. The questions below cover what strabismus is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed,…