What Is Strabismus ?

Normally, both eyes are fixed on the same point. By combining two images in this way, the brain can create a three-dimensional image. Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes are misaligned and look in different directions. Strabismus is a vision problem in which the eyes' parallelism is disrupted and they look in opposite directions.
One eye can look inward, outward, up, or down, while the other can look inward, outward, up, or down. Wrong positioning can be obvious all of the time or only in certain directions. Slippage can be permanent or occur on a regular basis. The deviated eye may appear to be straight while the other glides. The muscles attached to the outside of the eye provide movement for the eye. Each eye contains six muscles. These muscles work together to keep the eyes focused and in sync. When one or more of these muscles aren't working properly, strabismus develops.
Strabismus is a common childhood condition. It is also possible to develop it later in life. Men and women have an equal share of the pie. It can be passed down through the generations. The relative with strabismus may not be detected in many people with strabismus.

Strabismus Symptoms
•    Loss of parallelism in the eye.
•    Eye watering.
•    Pain.
•    Headache.
•    Double vision.
•    The disappearance of the three-dimensional image.
•    Blurred vision.
•    Head or face turned to one side.

Strabismus treatment:
Today, glasses, surgery, and Botox treatment are used to treat strabismus. The treatment for each type of strabismus is determined by the ophthalmologist. Strabismus surgery is usually reserved for people who do not improve with glasses. Botox is used in certain circumstances.

Purpose of strabismus treatment:
•    Protect vision.
•    Paralleling the eyes.
•    It is to provide two-eyed vision, that is, depth.
•    Types of strabismus

Inward strabismus (Esotropia)
•    Strabismus (Exotropia)
•    Upward strabismus (Hypertropia)
•    Strabismus downwards (Hypotropia)