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How to Treat Strabismus – Crossed Eyes

January 23, 2019

Eye Michigan Strabismus

Strabismus, or crossed eyes, affects approximately 4% of people in the United States. There are different types, including esotropia, hypertropia, exotropia, and hypotropia. Patients with the condition will have eyes that are misaligned. This occurs as a result of extreme farsightedness or poor eye muscle control.

The Risk of Strabismus

Family history can increase the risk of strabismus. Parents are more likely to have children who have the condition. People with significant farsightedness that goes uncorrected can also develop strabismus due to one eye compensating.

Some medical conditions also increase risk, including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, stroke, or suffering a head injury.

Treating Strabismus

Several treatment options are available for strabismus. They include:

  • Prism Lenses – These prescription lenses use prisms to reduce the amount of turning the eye must do to view an object.
  • Contacts or Eyeglasses – This is all that many patients need to correct strabismus. It corrects farsightedness so that the eye no longer has to compensate.
  • Vision Therapy – Includes a structured regimen of activities designed to improve eye focusing and coordination. It trains the eyes and brain to work together. Therapy can be done in the ophthalmologist’s office or at home.
  • Surgery – Eye surgery can be used to lengthen or reposition muscles, so they are straight. Vision therapy is usually needed after the procedure to improve coordination and prevent the eyes from misaligning again.

Patients with strabismus should always seek professional advice from an ophthalmologist for treatment. Contact Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey to make an appointment.

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Strabismus: What Are Crossed Eyes?

January 11, 2018

Eye Michigan Strabismus Crossed Eyes

Strabismus is best described as the misalignment of both eyes. Approximately 4% of the United States population has this condition. It comes in different forms, with different names, based on the position of the eyes or cause.

Types of Strabismus

There are many different types of strabismus. Some have unique patterns with names like Duane syndrome or Brown syndrome. There are two main categories of strabismus.

  • Horizontal Strabismus – Horizontal patterns include esotropia, or crossed eyes. Outward pointing eyes are referred to as exotropia.
  • Vertical Strabismus – Vertical patterns include hypertropia, a condition where one eye is higher than the other. Hypotropia describes a pattern with one eye lower than the other.

What Causes Strabismus

Strabismus is the result of problems with the eye muscles. It’s more prevalent in children. Patients with brain disorders like hydrocephalus, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy are more likely to develop strabismus.

Adults can also experience the condition, which is usually brought on by a stroke. Other conditions can also cause strabismus in adults, including Grave’s disease, trauma, and neurological disorders.

Strabismus Treatment

A combination of treatments is usually used to correct strabismus. Patients may be prescribed eyeglasses or contacts and vision therapy, with some also undergoing surgery. The preferred treatment method depends on what caused the condition.

Medications may also be prescribed. The FDA approved the use of Botulinum toxin therapy in 1989 for patients ages 12 and over. This method involves injecting the toxin into the stronger eye muscle to cause temporary paralysis that lasts up to four months. This forces the brain to strengthen the affected eye. If you experience Strabismus, contact Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey – Michigan’s Leading Eye Care Physicians for an appointment to find out how to correct the condition.

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