Question
The baby has strabismus in the right eye, and when looking at things, the head tilts to one side.
Answer
Ophthalmologists recommend that the best time to test a child’s vision status and refractive properties is between 3 to 4 years old. Because below the age of 3, children may not be able to cooperate with ophthalmic examinations, and the accuracy of vision measurement is relatively poor. If the examination is delayed until a later age, it may hinder treatment and affect the timely discovery of eye problems. Especially for early-onset strabismus, latent strabismus, and intermittent strabismus, early detection is crucial. Typically, children around 4 years old can undergo subjective and objective vision tests and can cooperate well with treatment. For strabismus, vision therapy can be adopted to correct vision.