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Treatment involves strategies to strengthen the weakened muscles and realign the eyes. Glasses and eye muscle exercises may be prescribed. If the condition is caused by a lazy eye, the doctor may prescribe an eye patch. Some children may need surgery. For more information on tre...[read article]
Treatment News for Strabismus
- Vision Problems Can Rob Movie-Goers of 3-D
TUESDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- As people crowd into theaters for the latest wave of 3-D movi...
- Kids Seem More Likely to Reject Those Whose Eyes Cross
THURSDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Children with a condition called strabismus, in which their e...
Tests for Strabismus
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A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes. See also: Refraction test More
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The visual acuity test is used to determine the smallest letters a person can read on a standardized chart or card held 14 - 20 feet away. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Corneal light reflex test
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Optical axis deviation test
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Prism cover test
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Prism reflex test
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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
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Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball (fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels. More
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Medical Procedures for Strabismus
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Use of Eyeglasses
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Vision training, also known as vision therapy or orthoptics, consists of a variety of programs to enhance visual performance. It includes treatments for focusing, b... More
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Contact lenses are small, light-weight plastic devices worn on the eye that correct refractive errors in vision . While they appear to be worn in direct contact wit... More
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Eye Exercises
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Surgical Procedures for Strabismus
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Eye muscle repair is surgery to correct eye muscle problems that cause crossed eyes. The medical term for crossed eyes is strabismus. More
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Prescribed Medications for Strabismus
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ONABOTULINUMTOXINA is a neuro-muscular blocker. It is used to treat moderate to severe frown lines on the face. More
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Self Care for Strabismus
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Wearing a Patch Over the Eye(s)
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