Question
Does a child with strabismus need surgery? What are the treatment methods?
Answer
For infants under 3 years old, parents should observe if there is nystagmus, a lack of response to visual stimuli around them, or if they show restlessness or try to remove the occlusion when their eyes are covered. For children with a family history of strabismus, even if no strabismus is apparent, it is recommended to have an eye examination by an ophthalmologist at the age of 2. For children over 3 years old, parents should urge urge children to use their eyes scientifically, and at least once a year before the age of 7, they should undergo an eye examination. Once strabismus is detected, they should seek treatment from a regular hospital and an ophthalmologist immediately to avoid delaying treatment due to incorrect concepts.