Question
If an infant shows symptoms of strabismus, are there effective treatment methods? Parents are concerned about this situation and hope to receive professional medical advice.
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended that parents take the infant to a pediatric ophthalmology specialist for a detailed examination to determine if the strabismus symptoms are indeed true exotropia. If diagnosed as accommodative esotropia due to hyperopia, correction can be achieved through the use of glasses in the future. If it is congenital esotropia, selective surgery may be required for correction. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid placing toys or items too close to the baby’s crib, especially within a range of 1.5 meters, when the infant is two months old and their vision development is better, as they can now notice people and objects around them.