Please share an interesting fact about dealing with strabismus.

Ignore: They are using some non surgical approaches to treating this.

Ignore: Even though you are using one eye, you still have depth perception.

Ignore: It's very important for children with strabismus to follow closely with their ophthalmologist.

Ignore: It's not too old 2have eye ms surgery.Strabismus can hinder social interaction, job, self confidence.

Ignore: In alternating strabismus, no one knows which eye is viewing you so a slight head turn is a clue.

Ignore: In strabismus, the least likely cause is attributable to eye muscle problems.

Ignore: 5 - 10% of preschoolers may need glasses. Formal vision screening begins at age 3 yrs. See your Doc.

Ignore: Children can have permanent vision loss if severe strabismus is left untreated.

Ignore: If strabismus lasts over 3 months old in a baby, see eye doc- they will often patch the strong eye.

Ignore: If you see spots floating in the eye which disturb your vision you must see an Ophthalmologist.

Ignore: Convergence insufficiency can be treated with eye exercises like pencil pushups.

Ignore: Eye muscle exercises and glasses may be helpful with mild strabismus prior to surgery as treatment.

Ignore: Strabismus can sometimes be caused by a more serious health issue in a child (e.g. retinoblastoma).

Ignore: Crossed eyes in young children will typically not be "grown out of" and requires evaluation asap.