Question
How should pediatric esotropia be treated? If a child has this condition for a long time, how should its severity be assessed and appropriate medical advice sought?
Answer
Firstly, the child’s vision should be assessed. Esotropia often accompanies amblyopia, and if there is amblyopia, treatment should be initiated promptly to improve the amblyopia and restore the child’s stereoscopic vision. If the child’s vision and binocular fusion function are normal, then surgery for esotropia can be considered before school age or after adulthood. The current priority is to quickly understand the child’s vision status so that appropriate treatment measures can be taken. It is recommended to visit a professional ophthalmology hospital for a detailed examination.