Strabismus

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Strabismus

• Eyes that appear crossed
• Eyes that do not align in the same direction
• Uncoordinated eye movements
• Double vision
• Vision in only one eye with loss of depth perception

Your child's health care provider will first determine if the child truly has strabismus. If the child has strabismus, a workup will be done to determine the cause.

The physical examination will include a detailed examination of the eyes. The patient may be asked to look through a series of prisms to determine the extent of eye divergence. The eye muscles will be tested to determine the strength of the extraocular muscles.

Tests include:

• Standard ophthalmic exam
• Visual acuity
• Retinal exam
• Neurological examination

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