Patient's question:
Boy, 5 years old, my child has myopia, and recently his eyes are itchy and red with some blood vessels. After examination, it was said that the child has mild strabismus. How can exotropia be corrected?Doctor's answer:
The eyes may develop esotropia due to refractive errors, downward gaze, or myopia, among other causes. Therefore, it is recommended that you visit a hospital promptly for a thorough examination to confirm the cause of the esotropia. After diagnosis, treatment should be administered. Generally, esotropia is corrected through surgical or non-surgical methods. Surgery involves repositioning the strength and attachment points of the outer eye muscles, while non-surgical methods involve wearing glasses for correction. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold, consume light and soft foods in their daily diet, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of warm water.