Strangulation
Symptoms
- Eyes looking in different directions
- Turning your head to one side
- Image hesitation
Diagnostics
Determined by a thorough eye examination
Treatment
- Glasses
- Contact lenses
- Eye exercises
What is strabismus?
Strabismus, also known as strabismus, occurs when the eyes look in different directions. It is particularly common in young children, but can occur in anyone at any age.
Strabismus is usually apparent at an early age and can be spotted by a GP or eye specialist during a routine eye examination, so it is important to have your child’s eyes checked regularly.
There are several types of strabismus, depending on which way the eye looks:
- Exotropia – when the eye is facing outwards;
- Esotropia – when the eye is turned inwards;
- Hypertropia – when the eye is pointing upwards;
- Hypotropia – when the eye is pointed downwards;
- Cyclotropy is a mixture of the above types.
What are the symptoms of strabismus?
Symptoms of strabismus:
- Eyes looking in different directions;
- Eye immobility;
- Turning your head to one side;
- Image hesitation.
What causes strabismus?
The exact cause of strabismus cannot always be determined. Some people are born strabismic, while others may develop strabismus later.
Rare causes of strabismus:
- Infections;
- Genetic disorders such as Down’s syndrome;
- Developmental disorders;
- Cerebral palsy;
- Other brain or nerve problems.
How is strabismus diagnosed?
Strabismus is usually evident at an early age and can be spotted by a GP or eye specialist during an eye examination.
What help is available?
Early treatment of strabismus can lead to faster results. There are four commonly used treatments:
- In the case of strabismus caused by a visual impairment such as myopia (myopia), glasses can help;
- Eye exercises to control muscles can help train the eyes to work together;
- If glasses don’t solve the problem, surgery may also be an option as a treatment option. Surgery involves correcting the muscles that control movement so that they contract as needed;
- Injections into the eye muscles can help to relax the muscles in a short time so that they can contract properly;
In some children, strabismus can lead to the development of lazy eye, which should be treated first.
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Frequently asked questions
Ar tingi akis yra tas pats kas žvairumas?
Tingi akis, dar vadinama ambliopija, atsiranda tada, kai regėjimas vystosi netinkamai. Tuo tarpu žvairumas reiškia būklę, kai akys žiūri priešingomis kryptimis.
Ar žvairumas gali praeiti savaime?
Žvairumas savaime nepraeina. Jei nerimaujate dėl savo ar vaiko akių sveikatos būklės, turėtumėte apsilankyti pas savo bendrosios praktikos gydytoją.
Ar strabizmas yra tas pats kaip žvairumas?
Taip, strabizmas yra alternatyvus terminas žvairumui.
