Patient's question:
I noticed something strange about my child's eyes right after they were born, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Now I've realized that there's something a bit off with their eyes. The doctor said it will improve as their nose bridge grows. Could you please tell me what I should pay attention to in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Due to various reasons, children's eyes cannot coordinate with group movements. When both eyes cannot focus on an object simultaneously, strabismus occurs. This is the most common eye condition in children. In the initial months of life, the baby's eye muscles, especially those that regulate eye movement, do not develop well. The ability to coordinate eye movements between both eyes is poor. Meanwhile, infants are usually very accustomed to deep and fixed gazes, observing their surroundings and interacting with their parents. Additionally, since the baby's nasal bones have not fully developed, their eyes are closer together. Young mothers and fathers often see their child as an infant.