Question
I recently noticed that my child always tilts their head to watch TV. Is this a bad habit or could there be an eye issue?
Answer
The primary eye condition that leads to a child developing a tilting strabismus while watching TV is monocular esotropia, where the eye fixates on one side, often due to a significant difference in visual acuity between the two eyes. The stronger eye is used for focusing, while the weaker eye becomes esotropic. It is recommended that when children watch TV, they should not only maintain a certain distance but also avoid sitting in the same position each time, especially when sitting diagonally opposite the TV. They should frequently switch seats from left to right.