Question
Does mild strabismus require medical treatment? How should one handle this situation if a child has it for a long time?
Answer
The treatment methods for strabismus vary depending on the type, mainly divided into surgical treatment and non-surgical treatment. (1) Surgical Treatment: Through surgery, the strength and attachment points of the extraocular muscles are adjusted to achieve normalization of the eye position. Congenital esotropia and exotropia typically require surgical treatment. (2) Non-Surgical Treatment: Not all strabismus requires surgery. For example, accommodative esotropia can be corrected by wearing appropriate myopia glasses or bifocal lenses. If there is moderate or high refractive error, glasses are usually needed to correct it.