Strabismus

Research Notes on Strabismus

Fast Facts:

• The appropriate treatment for strabismus may include patching, corrective glasses, prisms, or surgery. ¹
• Strabismus is caused by a lack of coordination between the eyes. As a result, the eyes look in different directions and do not focus at the same time on a single point. ²
• Possible of complications of strabismus include loss of vision in one eye due to amblyopia and embarrassment over facial appearance with eye patch.²

5 Great Resources on Strabismus

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Strabismus
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Strabismus
• MedicineNet: Strabismus
• KidsHealth: Seeing Your Way Through Strabismus
• AllAboutVision: Strabismus

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5 Latest Headlines on Strabismus

• More Strabismus News from Google

What is Strabismus?

• Optometrist Network: What is Strabismus?
• MedicineNet: Definition of Strabismus
• Cleveland Clinic: What is Strabismus?
• InteliHealth: Crossed Eyes (Strabismus) What is it?
• American Academy of Opthalmology: What is Strabismus?

What Are The Symptoms of Strabismus?

• Healthwise (via WebMD): Strabismus Symptoms
• A.D.A.M. (via The New York Times Health): Strabismus Symptoms
• New York University Medical Center: Strabismus Symptoms
• InteliHealth: Strabismus Symptoms
• The University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center: Strabismus Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Strabismus?

• Healthwise (via WebMD): What Causes Strabismus?
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Strabismus Causes
• The Foundation of the American Academy of Opthalmology: Strabismus Causes/Risk Factors
• Strabismus: Causes of Strabismus
• MedicineNet: What Causes Strabismus?

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Strabismus?

• The Foundation of the American Academy of Opthalmology: Strabismus Treatment
• Family Doctor: What Can Be Done to Fix Strabismus?
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Strabismus Treatment Overview
• A.D.A.M. (via Univeristy of Maryland Medical Center): Strabismus Treatment
• The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins: Strabismus Treatment
• Optometrists Network: Strabismus Treatment Options

What Are The Types of Strabismus?

• Strabismus: Types of Strabismus
• Optometrist Network: Types of Strabismus Esotropia, Exotropia, Hypertropia
• eMedicine: Esotropia, Exotropia

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Strabismus

• Yahoo Answers: Strabismus
• Minti: Cross Eyed Baby - Strabismus/Esotropia
• Optometrists Network: Vision Therapy Success Stories
• Eyes Apart: Intimidated By the Creeping Shadow of Strabismus? Here's Help!
• NOAH AOC: Strabismus/Esotropia Surgery
• Yahoo Groups: Strabismus Support
• DailyStrength: Strabismus - My Child
• MedHelp: Strabismus Forums
• Google Groups: Strabismus

Foundations and Support Groups on Strabismus

• American Association for Pediatric Opthamology and Strabismus: Strabismus Support
• Childrens Eye Foundation: Strabismus Support
• National Eye Institute: Strabismus Support
• Prevent Blindness America: Strabismus Support
• Optometrist Network: Strabismus Support

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Strabismus

• Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Strasbismus
• PubMed Central: Strabismus
• Google Scholar: Strabismus

Clinical Trials on Strabismus

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Strabismus

Research Notes References

1. ↑ StLukesEye: Strabismus Treatment
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} A.D.A.M (via MedlinePlus): Strabismus Causes

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