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Strabismus
Strabismus is a disorder in which the eyes do not line up in the same direction when focusing. The condition is more commonly known as"crossed eyes.".Crossed eyes; Esotropia; Exotropia; Squint; Walleye.Strabismus is caused by a lack of coordinatio...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 28, 2008
Strabismus
Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes do not point in the same direction. It can also be referred to as a tropia or squint.Strabismus occurs in 2–5% of all children.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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Strabismus and Amblyopia: An Introduction
Strabismus and amblyopia are two common vision problems in children. Your child won't outgrow strabismus or amblyopia, but both can be treated.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Strabismus Surgery
The eye doctor may recommend strabismus surgery to help align your child's eyes. During surgery, certain eye muscles are adjusted. This helps the muscles better control how the eye moves. Often, surgery is done in addition to other treatments. In most cases, children who have strabismus surgery go home the same day.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Strabismus: Causes and Treatments
When your child has strabismus, the eyes aren`t aligned. If strabismus isn`t treated, the brain may start ignoring the eye that`s not aligned. This can lead to another vision problem, amblyopia.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Strabismus
Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes do not align in the same direction. It is also called crossed eyes or squint.With normal vision, both eyes focus on the same spot and send the brain the same message.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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