What to do if your baby has strabismus

Strabismus in baby’s eyes may be caused by pseudo-internal strabismus, true internal strabismus or eye diseases, which need to be treated according to the cause by observation, correction with glasses, surgery and treatment of the original disease.
1. Observation according to the condition: it is mostly caused by incomplete development of eye muscles and nerves, which usually does not need special treatment, and can disappear and recover naturally with the continuous development of the child, but it is necessary to observe the condition according to the cause, and have regular follow-ups.
2. Corrective glasses or surgery: Refractive examination is needed to determine the amblyopia and hyperopia. If there is amblyopia or refractive error, glasses should be worn to correct the problem; if there is amblyopia, masking treatment should be carried out to reduce the stimulation to the fundus of the eye, and the strabismus will be improved after the visual acuity is restored, and surgery will be needed if necessary.
3. Treatment of primary diseases: the presence of cataracts, retinoblastoma and other eye diseases can also cause strabismus, need to treat the primary disease, such as cataracts, the need for surgical removal or human lens implantation.
There are many causes of strabismus in babies, and treatment should be tailored to the situation and in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.