Strabismus in children and adults
Strabismus is misalignment of the eyes. In children it can cause lazy eye (amblyopia); in adults, double vision and discomfort.
Warning signs
An eye turning in, out, up or down, tilting the head to see, or double vision.
Assessment
Measuring the deviation, dilated refraction in children and checking each eye's vision.
Treatment options
Glasses, patching, exercises and sometimes surgery, depending on age and type.
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