Question 1

i had an accident that caused strabismus amount of 3 mm. what should i do?

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Alignment =surgery: Persistent alignment issues will often require delicate surgery on the muscles that move the eyeball have your eye dr refer you to someone who has completed the training to do thei special eye surgery. They are often affiliated with children's hospitals or medical schools.

Question 2

can glaucoma cause strabismus?

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No: Glaucoma is a disease relating to pressure in the eye and can effect the peripheral vision and eventually central vision if left untreated.  Strabismus involves abnormalities in the function of the eye muscles that can result in problems such as diplopia (double vision).

Question 3

could chernobyl cause strabismus?

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No: radiation does not generally cause this

Question 4

what causes adult strabismus?

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Depends: New onset adult strabismus must be evaluated for possible stroke or tumor. Decompensation of corrected childhood strabismus is also possible.

Question 5

what causes strabismus to worsen?

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Lack of proper : treatment is the main reason, though strabismus can recur after corrective surgery on the the extra-ocular muscles. Childhood strabismus is variable. It can worsen with fatigue or illness.There can be &quot; accommodative esotropia&quot; when a 2-3 yr.-old with a refractive error &amp;#40;hyperopia&amp;#41; tries to &quot;focus&quot;. Prescriptive lenses may help these tots. Take the child back to the pediatric ophthalmologist.

Question 6

what can cause strabismus in adults?

Accepted Answer

Strabismus: Anything that can affect the brain, brainstem, or nerves to the eye muscles (trauma, stroke, aneurysm).  Decompensating of congenital condition. Myasthenia gravis.  Orbital fractures.

Question 7

what causes an adult to get strabismus?

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Strabismus: Common cause is refractive error in the eye. Less common is increase intracranial pressure or lesion involving cranial nerves #s  3/4/6  to the eyes.

Question 8

worsening strabismus, what are some causes?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Change in glasses rx, poor vision, neurologic issues, idiopathic- meaning unknown.

Question 9

do cataracts cause strabismus?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Strabismus can be caused by deprivation of vision, such as from cataracts, retina disease, eye injury. The eyes tend to deviate outwards in adults.  Often the eye will realign when vision is restored.

Question 10

does masturbation cause strabismus?

Accepted Answer

No: Strabismus noted following mastrurbation or other sexual activity should be evaluated for the possibility of vascular blockage (stroke).

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