Question
How should a child with strabismus be treated? Is surgery necessary?
Answer
Strabismus is primarily seen in infants and is caused by congenital genetic factors, reduced tension in the intraocular rectus muscles, and an imbalance in muscle strength. Correction can be achieved through the use of glasses to adjust the eye’s misalignment and through surgery. The first step in treating strabismus is to address amblyopia to promote good visual development in both eyes, followed by correcting the misaligned eye position.