What is Strabismus?
Strabismus is a lack of coordination between the eyes resulting in
a crossed eyed appearance. When looking at an object the eyes will
turn without unison. It is not lazy eye.
Strabismus, often confused with "lazy eye", has many causes but is
most often treatable and correctable.
Over 50% of children with strabismus have the condition at or
shortly post birth and often the cause is unknown. In adults,
strabismus is usually a result of an underlying medical condition
or injury.
The condition is usually correctable but long term effects will
and can occur if medical attention is not appropriately sought.
What are the symptoms of Strabismus? Symptoms of strabismus may include:
Eyes that do not align
Eyes that appear crossed
Eyes that do not move together
Double vision
Vision in one eye accompanied with depth perception loss
What are the causes of Strabismus?
The causes differ greatly between adults and children with
Strabismus.
In children, the cause is often unknown but can include the
following:
ROP (retinopathy of prematurity) - caused by abnormal blood vessel
development
Retinoblastoma - Cancer of the retina
Brain injury
Cerebral palsy
Hemangioma (strawberry nevus)
Apert Syndrome - A genetic disease where skull bones close early
Inconinentia pigmenti Syndrome- A family skin condition causing
blistering and changes in skin color.
Noonan Syndrome - A genetic disorder causing abnormal body
development.
Rubella - German measles
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Trisomy 18 - Where infant has three copies of chromosome 18
instead of two.
In adults, causes of strabismus can include:
Diabetes - Loss of circulation causes acquired paralytic
strabismus.
Botulism - Entering through wounds or through improperly canned or
preserved foods.
Vision loss from disease or injury
Guillain – Barre Syndrome - An autoimmune disorder most common in
adults ages 30 to 50 years of age.
Stroke
Brain injury
PSP - Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning – through eating contaminated
fish and shellfish.
What is the treatment for Strabismus?
Treatment plans vary dependent upon the patients’ individual
history but generally include:
1. First attempting to strengthen the weakened eye muscles with
glasses and/or eye exercises.
2. Secondly, patching of the preferred eye for those with
amblyopia (lazy eye).
3. If strengthening efforts do not succeed, surgery may be
selected to realign the muscles.
Is Strabismus hereditary?
Yes, a family history of strabismus is a risk factor. A family
history of farsightedness is also a contributing factor.
What are the long term effects of Strabismus?
In children, if the condition is not corrected, the brain will
ignore one of the eyes input and could result in a loss of vision.
In adults, the other eye will gradually turn outward; a condition
known as exotropia.
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