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What could cause a child to be cross eyed?
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Usually genetics: Cross eyes or strabismus is usually a developmental disorder in infants and children. This condition is serious and can cause significant vision loss. Please make an appointment with a pediatric ophthalmologist promptly. Good luck!
Answered 9/1/2012
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Muscle imbalance: There are a group of specialized muscles that surround the base of the eye and work to point it where we look.For various reasons a kid may have the muscles not working in harmony. A pediatric ophthalmologist can sometimes push the muscles to work better through patching or glasses but at some point a surgery may be needed to line up the eyes.
Answered 6/10/2017
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