Eye misalignment or 斜视 can be a serious cause for concern as the condition could indicate severe underlying health issues. Learn how our doctors are helping patients with their diagnosis and treatment plans for this condition.
斜视 is a condition in which the eyes are misaligned. This condition occurs when the muscles that are controlling our eye movement do not work together.
In order for our eyes to be in ocular alignment, the six ocular muscles that move our eyes up, 下来, 左, 是的，我们需要共同努力. The brain is in control of these muscles so if a patient has health issues such as diabetes, 头部受伤, brain tumor or any other condition that might affect them neurologically, it is likely that they may develop strabismus. Usually strabismus occurs in children but in some cases adults may also develop the condition.
斜视 usually occurs in young children but may also manifest in older children and adults. If the condition occurs in an older child or an adult this could be a serious cause for concern as the misalignment of the eyes could be indicative of a neurological disorder.
Though strabismus is caused by neuromuscular control, it is unlikely that the condition occurs due to a dysfunction of the actual eye muscles. Following is a list of reasons why strabismus may develop:
-一只眼睛视力差
-未矫正的屈光不正
-脑瘫
-唐氏综合症
-脑肿瘤
——中风
-严重的头部创伤
-神经系统疾病
——格雷夫斯病
If a child who is older than six months has strabismus, it is imperative to consult a paediatric ophthalmologist immediately for an eye examination. The eye exam will include a thorough medical history of the patient including symptoms, 家族病史, 药物等. The doctor will then perform a full motility and ophthalmic exam to check visual acuity, 眼睛不一致, refraction and a dilated fundus exam.
The treatment for strabismus can include a variety of options but the most common one is prescription glasses or contact lenses for patients that may have uncorrected refractive errors. Other treatment options may include:
•眼部肌肉锻炼
•药物
•修补
•眼部肌肉手术
It is important to treat strabismus as soon as it is diagnosed as this condition may worsen over time. Since strabismus may be caused by underlying health issues, it is possible for those conditions to be aggravated over time if not diagnosed in a timely manner. Untreated strabismus may result in:
- Permanent vision impairment in the misaligned eye
-视力模糊
-眼睛疲劳
——疲劳
——头痛
-双重视野
If you or your child are noticing a misalignment of the eyes get in touch with our eye specialists in our Paediatric 眼科学 department who will guide you with the correct treatment options suited to your needs. At 迪拜美国医院 we guarantee that you will be given the best healthcare services for strabismus or any other eye condition. Our neurology department also houses excellent doctors who can provide you with correct and safe treatment options for any underlying health issues that may be diagnosed.
