People who have a significant amount of uncorrected farsightedness (hyperopia) may develop strabismus because of the additional eye focusing they must do to keep objects clear.
Do glasses help with strabismus?
The most common treatments for strabismus are: Glasses. Wearing glasses can sometimes correct mild strabismus. A temporary eye patch over the stronger eye if your child has amblyopia.
What medical conditions cause strabismus?
What causes strabismus?
- Uncorrected refractive errors.
- Poor vision in one eye.
- Cerebral palsy.
- Down syndrome (20-60% of these patients are affected)
- Hydrocephalus (a congenital disease that results in a buildup of fluid in the brain)
- Brain tumors.
- Stroke (the leading cause of strabismus in adults)
