Crossed eyes (strabismus)

Strabismus, also known crossed eyes, is a visual pathology in which one eye or alternately both eyes are constantly or periodically deviated from the fixation point. Without treatment, other ophthalmic complications may arise alongs  strabismus or it may result in vision loss.

What causes strabismus?

Strabismus can be caused by hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism, congenital cataracts, previous inflammation, retinal diseases, or current or past pathological processes of the central nervous system.

Who is at risk of developing strabismus?

Strabismus is a very common condition, affecting every 20  child worldwide. Strabismus is not always easy to detect – it may be noticeable from infancy or develop later, in preschool age.

It is important to examine children under one year, especially when strabismus is noticeable to parents or when a child has is a genetic  disposition to eye diseases.

Timely diagnosis of strabismus

Timely diagnosis and treatment of strabismus are essential! It is important for an ophthalmologist to assess the child’s condition in a timely manner to prevent vision loss or other undesirable complications.