Question
My baby was three months old when we noticed signs of strabismus. Initially, we thought it was a matter of age and didn’t pay much attention. Now, at two years and two months, the strabismus still occasionally occurs. How should we handle this situation?
Answer
Strabismus refers to the inability of both eyes to fixate on the same target, a condition of extraocular muscle disease. It can be categorized into two main types: congenital strabismus and paralysis strabismus. The characteristics of congenital strabismus include eye deviation to the side of the jaw, no restriction in eye movement, and no double vision; while paralysis strabismus is accompanied by restricted eye movement, double vision, and other systemic symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and unsteady gait. The causes of strabismus are complex. Modern medicine offers treatments and surgical interventions for known causes, but there is no ideal solution for cases with unknown causes.