Strabismus (crossed eyes)

Brampton, Ontario
December 26, 2014 7:37pm CST
What is a crossed eye or strabismus? A crossed eye or out-turned eye is referred to clinically as strabismus. It is a muscle condition in which your eyes are not properly aligned with each other, resulting in double vision or the suppression of the image from the affected eye. For a variety of reasons, one or both of your eyes may turn in, out, up or down. Eye Exam Brampton What causes strabismus? Coordination of your eyes and their ability to work together as a team develops in your first six to eight years. Failure of your eyes, or more precisely, your eye muscles, to work together properly can lead to strabismus. It has a tendency to be hereditary, but may also be acquired secondary to an eye injury or disease. Who is affected by strabismus? Children under age six are most affected by strabismus, but it usually first appears between birth and age 21 months. It is estimated that five per cent of all children have some type or degree of strabismus. Although rare, strabismus can sometimes begin in adulthood; this is usually the result of a stroke, tumor or other vascular disease............ read more visit here more details - https://bramoptosocial.wordpress.com/2014/10/14/strabismus-crossed-eyes/
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