Types

• Esotropia: The eye turns inward.
• Exotropia: The eye turns outward.
• Hypertropia: The eye turns upward.
• Hypotropia: The eye turns downward.

Symptoms

• Misalignment of the eyes
• Double vision
• Difficulty with depth perception
• Eye strain or discomfort
• Tilting the head to see better

Diagnosis

Strabismus is typically diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam that may include:

• Visual acuity tests
• Refraction to determine the need for glasses
• Alignment and focus tests

Treatment

Treatment for strabismus depends on its cause and severity. Options include:

• Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses: Corrective lenses can help if the strabismus is related to vision problems.
• Prism Lenses: Special lenses that can bend light entering the eye, reducing the amount of turning the eye must do to view objects.
• Vision Therapy: Exercises designed to improve eye coordination and focusing.
• Surgery: In some cases, surgery on the eye muscles may be required to correct the alignment.

Complications

If untreated, strabismus can lead to complications such as:

• Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): When the brain ignores input from the misaligned eye, leading to poor vision in that eye.
• Impaired Depth Perception: Difficulty judging distances.

Early detection and treatment are crucial for preventing long-term vision problems associated with strabismus.

Contact us to discuss your Strabismus and how we can help.