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</noscript></div><div class="main"><div id="ency_summary"><p>Strabismus is a disorder in which both eyes do not line up in the same direction. Therefore, they do not look at the same object at the same time. The most common form of strabismus is known as "crossed eyes."</p></div><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Causes</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-1" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-1"><p>Six different muscles surround each eye and work "as a team." This allows both eyes to focus on the same object.</p><p>In someone with strabismus, these muscles do not work together. As a result, one eye looks at one object, while the other eye turns in a different direction and looks at another object.</p><p>When this occurs, two different images are sent to the brain -- one from each eye. This confuses the brain. In children, the brain may learn to ignore (suppress) the image from the weaker eye.</p><p>If the strabismus is not treated, the eye that the brain ignores will never see well. This loss of vision is called <a test="test" href="./001014.htm">amblyopia</a>. Another name for amblyopia is "lazy eye." Sometimes lazy eye is present first, and it causes strabismus.</p><p>In most children with strabismus, the cause is unknown. In more than one half of these cases, the problem is present at or shortly after birth. This is called congenital strabismus.</p><p>Most of the time, the problem has to do with muscle control, and not with muscle strength.</p><p>Other disorders associated with strabismus in children include:</p><ul><li><a test="test" href="./001581.htm">Apert syndrome</a></li><li><a test="test" href="./000716.htm">Cerebral palsy</a></li><li><a test="test" href="./001658.htm">Congenital rubella</a></li><li><a test="test" href="./001459.htm">Hemangioma</a> near the eye during infancy</li><li><a test="test" href="./001583.htm">Incontinentia pigmenti</a> syndrome</li><li><a test="test" href="./001656.htm">Noonan syndrome</a></li><li><a test="test" href="./001605.htm">Prader-Willi syndrome</a></li><li><a test="test" href="./001618.htm">Retinopathy of prematurity</a></li><li><a test="test" href="./001030.htm">Retinoblastoma</a></li><li><a test="test" href="./000799.htm">Traumatic brain injury</a></li><li><a test="test" href="./001661.htm">Trisomy 18</a></li></ul><p>Strabismus that develops in adults can be caused by:</p><ul><li><a test="test" href="./000598.htm">Botulism</a></li><li>Diabetes (causes a condition known as acquired paralytic strabismus)</li><li><a test="test" href="./000358.htm">Graves disease</a></li><li><a test="test" href="./000684.htm">Guillain-Barré syndrome</a></li><li>Injury to the eye</li><li><a test="test" href="./002851.htm">Shellfish poisoning</a></li><li><a test="test" href="./000726.htm">Stroke</a></li><li>Traumatic brain injury</li><li>Vision loss from any eye disease or injury </li></ul><p>A family history of strabismus is a risk factor. <a test="test" href="./001020.htm">Farsightedness</a> may be a contributing factor, often in children. Any other disease that causes vision loss may also cause strabismus.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Symptoms</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-2" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-2"><p>Symptoms of strabismus may be present all the time or may come and go. Symptoms can include:</p><ul><li>Crossed eyes</li><li>Double vision</li><li>Eyes that do not aim in the same direction</li><li>Uncoordinated eye movements (eyes do not move together)</li><li>Loss of vision or depth perception</li></ul><p>It is important to note that children may never be aware of double vision. This is because amblyopia can develop quickly.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Exams and Tests</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-3" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-3"><p>The health care provider will do a <a test="test" href="./002274.htm">physical exam</a>. This exam includes a detailed examination of the eyes.</p><p>The following tests will be done to determine how much the eyes are out of alignment.</p><ul><li>Corneal light reflex</li><li>Cover/uncover test</li><li>Retinal exam</li><li><a test="test" href="./003434.htm">Standard ophthalmic exam</a></li><li><a test="test" href="./003396.htm">Visual acuity</a></li></ul><p>A brain and nervous system (neurological) exam will also be done.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Treatment</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-4" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-4"><p>The first step in treating strabismus in children is to prescribe glasses, if needed.</p><p>Next, amblyopia or lazy eye must be treated. A patch is placed over the better eye. This forces the brain to use the weaker eye and it develops better vision.</p><p>Your child may not like wearing a patch or eyeglasses. A patch forces your child to see through the weaker eye at first. However, it is very important to use the patch or eyeglasses as directed.</p><p>Eye muscle surgery may be needed if the eyes still do not move correctly. Different muscles in the eye will be made stronger or weaker. To strengthen a muscle, it is removed from the eye, shortened, then reattached. To weaken a muscle, it is removed from the eye and reattached further toward the back of the eye. Often in adults, an adjustable suture method is used so that the final adjustment of the position of the weakened muscle is made with the person awake and looking at a target. This has been shown to be more accurate.</p><p>Eye muscle repair surgery does not fix the poor vision of a lazy eye. <a test="test" href="./002961.htm">Muscle surgery</a> will fail to improve vision if amblyopia has not been treated. A child may still have to wear glasses after surgery. Surgery is more often successful if done when the child is younger. </p><p>Adults with mild strabismus that comes and goes may do well with glasses. Eye muscle exercises may help keep the eyes straight. More severe forms will require surgery to straighten the eyes. If strabismus has occurred because of vision loss, the vision loss will need to be corrected before strabismus surgery can be successful.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Outlook (Prognosis)</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-5" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-5"><p>After surgery, the eyes may look straight, but vision problems can remain.</p><p>The child may still have reading problems in school. Adults may have a hard time driving. Impaired vision may affect the ability to play sports.</p><p>In most cases, the problem can be corrected if identified and treated early. Permanent <a test="test" href="./003029.htm">vision loss</a> in one eye may occur if treatment is delayed. If amblyopia is not treated by about age 11 years, it is likely to become permanent, However, new research suggests that a special form of patching and certain medicines may help to improve amblyopia, even in adults. About one third of children with strabismus will develop amblyopia.</p><p>Many children will get strabismus or amblyopia again after successful treatment. Therefore, the child will need to be monitored closely.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>When to Contact a Medical Professional</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-6" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-6"><p>Strabismus should be evaluated promptly. Contact your provider or eye doctor if your child:</p><ul><li>Appears to be cross-eyed</li><li>Complains of double vision</li><li>Has difficulty seeing </li></ul><p><strong>Note</strong>: Learning and school problems can sometimes be due to a child's inability to see the blackboard or reading material.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Alternative Names</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-Alt" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-Alt"><p>Crossed eyes; Esotropia; Exotropia; Hypotropia; Hypertropia; Squint; Walleye; Misalignment of the eyes</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section sec-mb"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Patient Instructions</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-carepnt" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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