Strabismus
It is a visual defect in which the eyes are misaligned and are pointed or are headed in different directions. One eye looks straight while the other turns in, out, up or down. Strabismus is a very common condition in children, although adults, men and women, may experience this deficiency. Strabismus may appear in several family members.
Each eye has six muscles that help the eye move in various directions. The brain controls these muscles simultaneously; therefore, any alteration to the brain muscles or to the controlling nerves may cause a deflection of the eyes.
On the other hand, for the eyes to move properly good eyesight is needed. If for any reason the eye has a poor sight (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, cataract, trauma, etc.), the eye will tend to drift. It is very important to correct the main disease, improve deviation or avoid it.
It is highly recommended that children are assessed periodically by a specialist, especially if eye deviation is noticed or if any discomfort is shown, especially before entering school. If a child’s eyesight is stimulated at en early stage (before the age of 6), vision may be recovered completely or almost entirely in the eye affected by strabismus. Poor eyesight discovered beyond the age of 6 will be more difficult to improve. Few of these deviations do not appear all the time, but only under certain circumstances due to the amount of light, while waking, etc. Deviations may involve one or both eyes.
The specialist at Vision Méndez performs a comprehensive and detailed eyesight assessment in each eye to determine the type of strabismus affecting the patient. The specialist then issues the most adequate and tailored diagnosis and treatment for each patient.
Strabismus may be treated by wearing lenses, surgery or both.
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