Patient's question:
Hello, a two-and-a-half-month-old baby has slightly crossed eyes. Can it be treated? What is the best time for treatment?Doctor's answer:
Strabismus in infants, if occurring within the first six months, is referred to as congenital strabismus. Once a child has strabismus, further eye examinations are necessary. Sometimes, correcting refractive errors is sufficient, while in other cases, surgery may be required. Medical terminology for cross-eyed is known as esotropia, which refers to the misalignment of both eyes, unable to focus on a single target simultaneously. When one eye looks forward, the other eye deviates. Strabismus can be categorized into two types based on its cause: convergent strabismus and paralytic strabismus. In children, the former is more common, typically occurring before the age of six, with a higher prevalence around three years old.