Strabismus (or amblyopia) is a condition caused by a malfunction of the muscles that control eye movement, preventing both eyes from aligning and focusing on one object together. With strabismus, the eyes can turn in (cross eyed), or turn up, out or down, causing symptoms like blurry vision, lazy eye (amblyopia), double vision, headache and more. The condition can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later, signaling the possibility of a serious neurological problem. There are many known causes, including Downs syndrome, cerebral palsy and stroke.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Ophthalmology
BUEA offers routine eye examinations as well as a wide array of diagnostic evaluations and treatments for patients of all ages with eye conditions that include cataracts, ocular s…
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Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service
Our Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service offers a wide array of evaluations and treatments for eye conditions, including surgical treatment.