Question
With the prevalence of vision issues among children today, can mild myopia and strabismus be corrected? Should one seek treatment at a regular hospital?
Answer
Children with strabismus and myopia should seek correction promptly to prevent amblyopia. It is recommended to first visit the ophthalmology department for an eye examination and prescription of glasses to correct myopia. Small-angle strabismus has the potential to naturally recover its correct position after myopia correction. For intermittent exotropia, especially when it occurs during inattention, surgical treatment is usually necessary. Intermittent esotropia may not require surgery. In summary, the correction of exotropia typically depends on surgery.