Strabismus is a visual defect in which the eyes are not straight. There is deviation of one or both eyes. The misalignment may always be noticeable or may appear and disappear.

Causes

• Refractive errors

•  Defect of neuro and muscles that controlled eye movement.
•  Congenital defects in eye muscles.
•   Low vision in one eye because of cataract or retinal diseases.

Treatment goals

• To preserve vision.
• To straighten the eyes.
• To restore binocular vision

Treatment

• Eye Glasses
• Botox injection

• Surgery

Summary

• Children do not "outgrow" strabismus.
• Ophthalmologist should examine children with suspected, strabismus, immediately.
• Generally, amblyopia treatment takes preference over strabismus treatment.
• Strabismus Treatment may be non-surgical and include eye drops, glasses, exercises or patching.
• The earlier strabismus surgical treatment, the better chance of normal binocular vision development.
• Straightening of eyes is possible at any age resulting better peripheral vision.