Strabismus is a condition in which one or both eyes deviate from their normal alignment. This may be due to imbalance of the eye muscles or neural problems. Strabismus can be congenital or acquired.
The treatment of strabismus depends on the cause, severity and age of the person. Treatment options include the following.
– Glasses or Lenses: In some cases of strabismus, especially mild cases, wearing glasses can correct strabismus or help the correction process. Some cases require the use of special lenses.
– Eye Exercises: Eye exercises can help strengthen the eye muscles and improve coordination. Regularly doing the exercises recommended by the ophthalmologist can help to correct strabismus in some cases.
– Eye Closure: During treatment, doctors sometimes recommend closing the healthy eye.
– Surgical Intervention: If the cause of strabismus is an anatomical disorder or if other treatment methods are ineffective, surgical intervention may be necessary. Surgical interventions to reorganize or strengthen the eye muscles can correct strabismus.
The treatment plan may be different for each patient. An ophthalmologist should perform an evaluation to determine the most appropriate course of treatment. Early diagnosis is important to achieve good results in strabismus treatment.
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