LASIK will not correct or impact an individual's eye muscle length and strength, but it can help with eye conditions that are caused by severe refractive errors. For example, if a person is experiencing strabismus due to years of uncorrected farsightedness, LASIK could potentially be used to treat the refractive error.

Can strabismus be cured completely?

People often believe that a child with strabismus will outgrow the condition. However, this is not true. In fact, strabismus may get worse without treatment.

Can LASIK cause strabismus?

Kowal said a history of strabismus or hyperopia with reduced motor fusion are major warning signs that a patient is at high risk for diplopia or strabismic complications following LASIK.