Besides the cosmetic appearance, there are a number of other reasons why parents become stressed about strabismus. Let’s take a closer look the typical short-term and long-term issues involving strabismus, as well as how you can help your child overcome the problem.

Topics: Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)

There was a day when physical therapy was considered a waste of money by physicians, and surgery deemed the only option for a muscle tear or broken bone. Today, we’re seeing the same dynamic with surgery for strabismus (crossed-eye).

Topics: Developmental Optometrist, Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)

Audrey Engelbart was between 18 and 24 months old when her mother Dawn noticed her eyes weren’t quite right.  One of them appeared to be turning out, a condition known as infantile strabismus.  But as the Engelbarts were soon to discover, their daughter’s eye problems was more than cosmetic.

Topics: Success Stories, Vision Therapy, Strabismus (Crossed Eyes), Success Stories - Strabismus

There he was again – another cross-eyed actor, cast specifically because he was cross-eyed.  It was yet another example of Hollywood ridiculing people without understanding the consequences of those receiving the abuse.

Topics: Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)

Meet Bridget Robinson.  Her daughter, Abby, suffers from strabismus, and recently underwent vision therapy treatment.  In this latest success stories interview, Bridget tells how vision therapy improved Abby’s vision and her life. 

Topics: Success Stories, Vision Therapy, Strabismus (Crossed Eyes), Success Stories - Strabismus

Our colleague Dr. Dominick Maino posed an interesting question on his blog:  If 33% of patients are strabismus surgery failures, are they suffering a decrease in their quality of life as well?

Topics: Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)

 

 

What’s needed for effective strabismus treatment? The three keys listed in this post are all based on a single premise:  We must get the eyes to both look at the same place in space.

Topics: Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)

It’s extremely difficult for any parent to think about his or her child going through life with crossed eyes (strabismus).  But in a family’s haste to correct the physical appearance of a child, they might neglect to truly understand the cause of strabismus – a fact which can affect the decision on how to treat it and the child’s long-term vision.

Topics: Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)

My first inclination, and I think many people would share this sentiment, is to avoid surgical procedures if a non-surgical option for treatment is available.  From infection to complications during the surgery, there are many things that can go wrong when you operate, including when you’re attempting to correct strabismus in children through surgery.

Topics: Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)

It’s not uncommon to have an eye turn, but is there a point where you should be concerned about a cross-eyed baby?

Topics: Vision Therapy, Functional Vision Problems, Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)