Patient's question:
Male, 6 years old, my child always says he can't see the blackboard clearly, and he says things appear double. Later, it was found that he has mild strabismus. What is the best way to handle esotropia in children?Doctor's answer:
Exotropia is a common eye disease in pediatric ophthalmology, where the eyeball deviates outward toward the outer corner of the eye. If the exotropia is congenital, surgery should be performed as early as possible. If both eyes are involved in the strabismus, negative lenses can be worn for treatment first, and surgery can be delayed until after the age of seven. Different causes lead to different symptoms. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold and keep warm, consume light and soft foods in their daily diet, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water.