Patient's question:
Patient Age: One and a half weeks old. When the child was five and a half months old, it was discovered that there was strabismus in the eyes. Now that the child is one and a half weeks old, the help desired is: Could you please ask the doctor if some treatment can be done now?Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons why children have strabismus. Some are caused by refractive errors, such as myopia leading to esotropia and hyperopia causing exotropia. Others are due to issues with the eye muscles or nerves. Therefore, the treatment involves first identifying the cause and then treating the specific condition accordingly. If you have a child, please take them to an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.Generally, adjustable strabismus and some cases of exotropia can be corrected with glasses to restore proper eye alignment. Other types of strabismus can be treated with surgery.
Strabismus should be treated early. Many parents have a mistaken belief that strabismus only affects a child's appearance and will naturally improve as they grow older. This is actually incorrect. If parents notice that their child has strabismus, they should seek early diagnosis and treatment. Otherwise, it may leave the child with lifelong regrets.