The medical term for crossed eyes is internal strabismus, and its treatment mainly includes prescription glasses, medication, and surgery.
The causes and severity of strabismus are different, and so are the specific treatments. Adjustable strabismus is mainly caused by refractive error, which can be corrected by prescription lenses to balance the eye position.
Patients with small to medium internal strabismus, acute paralytic strabismus, and active thyroid-related ophthalmopathy can also be treated with botulinum toxin A as prescribed by the doctor. For congenital strabismus and patients with more severe symptoms, surgery can be performed to adjust the strength of the external eye muscles and the position of the attachment points to normalize the eye position.
Esotropia is the most common type of strabismus, which can be categorized into congenital esotropia and acquired esotropia. Congenital esotropia is related to heredity to a certain extent, while acquired esotropia is related to neurological lesions, traumas, and ocular lesions.
It is recommended that patients with esotropia should visit the hospital in time to assess their condition and under the guidance of the doctor.