Children’s strabismus problem cannot be ignored!

If your child often skips lines when reading, and often tilts his head or looks up when looking at things, then parents should pay attention, as the child may have strabismus.

What is strabismus?

Strabismus is commonly known as "squinting eyes" or "cross-eyed". It means that the two eyes cannot look at the same target. When one eye looks at an object, the other eye deviates. Strabismus is mainly divided into esotropia, exotropia and vertical strabismus.

Causes of strabismus

There are many causes of strabismus, including genetic factors, congenital neuromuscular dysplasia or congenital abnormalities of the extraocular muscles, and severe refractive errors, such as high hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism, etc.

In addition, children may also develop strabismus if they are traumatized or suffer from certain diseases such as congenital cataracts.

The dangers of strabismus

Strabismus may cause amblyopia, abnormal binocular single vision, etc., which may reduce vision, seriously damage stereoscopic vision, cause amblyopia, and affect the patient's ability to judge distance. It may also cause blurred vision and instability, making the patient prone to falling, and may be accompanied by other eye diseases, such as myopia.

How to prevent strabismus in children?

Zhu Lina, director of Tianjin University Aier Eye Hospital, said that strabismus caused by congenital or genetic factors cannot be prevented, while some strabismus is caused by a large difference in binocular vision, and some is caused by trauma. For strabismus caused by these reasons, parents are advised to observe their children's eye conditions, avoid excessive use of the eyes, and detect problems in a timely manner. In addition, they should pay attention to preventing eye injuries and avoiding traumatic strabismus.