Strabismus in Children and Babies
Strabismus is a condition in which both eyes cannot focus on the same point at the same time. While one eye looks straight ahead, the other may turn inward, outward, up, or down. This condition can be seen from infancy and is one of the most common childhood eye problems.
Imbalanced eye muscle function can occur due to genetic factors or neurological causes. At MegaGöz, we emphasize that strabismus can be controlled with early diagnosis and effective treatment.
Frequently asked questions?
What are the symptoms?
Strabismus symptoms that families should pay attention to are:
-Shifting of the eyes (especially noticeable after fatigue)
-Loss of synchrony in eye movements
-Don't look with your head tilted in one direction
-Habit of blinking or rubbing eyes
-Lazy eye (amblyopia)
-Double vision (may be expressed in older children)
-Light sensitivity
Note: Temporary strabismus may occur in newborns during the first three months. However, if this persists after the fourth month, an ophthalmologist should be consulted.
-Shifting of the eyes (especially noticeable after fatigue)
-Loss of synchrony in eye movements
-Don't look with your head tilted in one direction
-Habit of blinking or rubbing eyes
-Lazy eye (amblyopia)
-Double vision (may be expressed in older children)
-Light sensitivity
Note: Temporary strabismus may occur in newborns during the first three months. However, if this persists after the fourth month, an ophthalmologist should be consulted.
What Causes Strabismus?
-Genetic predisposition
-Traumas experienced during birth
-Premature birth and low birth weight
-Neurodevelopmental disorders
-Refractive errors (hyperopia, astigmatism)
-Eye muscle paralysis or weakness
-Head injuries
-Traumas experienced during birth
-Premature birth and low birth weight
-Neurodevelopmental disorders
-Refractive errors (hyperopia, astigmatism)
-Eye muscle paralysis or weakness
-Head injuries
Treatment Methods?
The goal of strabismus treatment is to restore coordination between the eye muscles and restore clear vision with both eyes. Treatment options available at MegaGöz include:
1. Use of Glasses
Especially in cases of strabismus due to hyperopia, eye muscles can be balanced with the right prescription glasses.
2. Eye Exercises
Eye coordination can be improved with special exercises to ensure that the images from both eyes are transmitted to the brain in a harmonious manner.
3. Occlusion Treatment (For Lazy Eye)
The aim is to activate the lazy eye by covering the good eye.
4. Surgical Intervention
Surgical methods to realign the eye muscles are particularly preferred for advanced strabismus. At MegaGöz, this procedure is performed by surgeons specializing in pediatric eye care.
1. Use of Glasses
Especially in cases of strabismus due to hyperopia, eye muscles can be balanced with the right prescription glasses.
2. Eye Exercises
Eye coordination can be improved with special exercises to ensure that the images from both eyes are transmitted to the brain in a harmonious manner.
3. Occlusion Treatment (For Lazy Eye)
The aim is to activate the lazy eye by covering the good eye.
4. Surgical Intervention
Surgical methods to realign the eye muscles are particularly preferred for advanced strabismus. At MegaGöz, this procedure is performed by surgeons specializing in pediatric eye care.
The Importance of Early Diagnosis?
Strabismus is not just a cosmetic problem; it is also a serious condition that affects a child's visual development and learning skills.
Thanks to early diagnosis:
-Lazy eye development can be prevented
-The treatment process is shorter and more effective
-The possibility of surgical intervention decreases
At MegaGöz, with child-specific examination techniques, strabismus is detected at an early stage and appropriate treatment is initiated quickly.
Thanks to early diagnosis:
-Lazy eye development can be prevented
-The treatment process is shorter and more effective
-The possibility of surgical intervention decreases
At MegaGöz, with child-specific examination techniques, strabismus is detected at an early stage and appropriate treatment is initiated quickly.