Patient's question:
Child has strabismus, should have surgery, what are the various treatment methods?Doctor's answer:
For infants under 3 years old, parents can observe whether they exhibit nystagmus, show indifference to visual stimuli such as colorful or bright objects, or display signs of irritation, avoidance, or attempts to remove a cover when one eye is covered. Children with a family history of strabismus should undergo a comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist at the age of two, even if they appear to have no strabismus externally. For children over 3 years old, parents should encourage them to practice scientific and reasonable eye use daily. It is recommended to have them undergo a thorough eye examination at the hospital once a year before the age of 7. If any symptoms of strabismus appear, it is important to seek an ophthalmologist's examination and treatment at a regular hospital as soon as possible. Avoid delaying treatment due to misconceptions such as "children will be more cooperative if treated after starting school" or "strabismus doesn't need treatment; it will improve as they grow older."