Strabismus (Crossed/Wandering Eye)

Strabismus occurs when both eyes are unable to properly team and align together. As a result, one or both eyes will appear to cross-in or wander-out of alignment. Any of these alignment problems will cause a deficit in depth perception.

Oftentimes, strabismus is interpreted as an eye muscle problem. However, it really is an eye-brain problem/connection which affects the eye muscles.

The word ‘Strabismus’ is an umbrella term used to describe an eye turn. However, the condition itself is often further classified by the direction of the eye turn, the frequency of the turn, and by which eye(s) are affected. These classifications include:

Esotropia – Inward turning
Exotropia – Outward turning
Hypertropia – Upward turning
Constant or Intermittent – The frequency in which a turn occurs
Unilateral or Bilateral – Whether it involves one eye or both eyes
Alternating– If the turning of an eye occurs in the left eye and other times in the right eye.

SYMPTOMS OF STRABISMUS

There are many potential signs/symptoms of strabismus, depending on the type and frequency of strabismus. These symptoms may include:

Covering or closing an eye
Rubbing eyes
Tired eyes
Avoiding near work
Decreased reading potential, Loss of place while reading
Poor depth perception
Clumsy / poor motor control
Poor eye-hand coordination
Reduced acuity in the deviated eye

VISION THERAPY FOR TREATING STRABISMUS (THE NON-SURGICAL APPROACH)

We provide comprehensive office-based vision therapy and innovative home-support for effective results. Our advanced treatment is not limited by age and utilizes the latest technology and methods for treating strabismus non-surgically.

We address strabismus with a personalized approach. Each session is one-on-one (therapist-to-patient), conducted under doctor supervision. Our developmental doctors and therapists will work with you to help you achieve your goals for yourself or your child.

IS STRABISMUS EYE SURGERY AN OPTION FOR ME?

Strabismus surgery modifies the muscles around the eyes in an attempt to align the eyes cosmetically. However, this often requires multiple operations. In even greater importance, the surgery itself does not train the brain to utilize both eyes together. Although the eyes may appear aligned after surgery, the individual will often present with:

Suppression and monocular vision (only able to see with one eye)
Poor or no depth perception
Slower tracking ability
Poor eye-hand coordination
Poor spatial judgment
Trouble with reading fluency