Eye Conditions

Strabismus

The eyes should work together as a team. When one eye is deviated (turned too far in one direction), we call the condition strabismus, or crossed eyes. Strabismus occurs most often in young children. A child with strabismus may have esotropia (one eye turning in), exotropia (one eye turning out), or hypertropia (one eye higher than the other).

Signs and Symptoms

• Eye or eyes turned in the wrong direction

Treatments and Prevention

• Occlusion therapy (patching of that eye)

• Glasses

• Surgery to correct the deviation

• Eye exercises

UIC Specialists
Marilyn Miller, MD
Any Pediatric Doctor on our Staff

Treatment Clinic/Service
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Service

Eye Facts Article
Crossed Eyes

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.