Kosoglazie – Trope

Strabismus (Tropia; Crossed Eyes)

What is strabismus?

Косоглазие – нарушение параллельного расположения глаз. When strabismus, one or both eyes are directed upwards, down or sideways independently. Strabismus is most common in children, but can also occur in adults. If the disease is not detected in a timely manner and / or treatment is started, it can lead to loss of vision.

There are two types of strabismus:

• Constant strabismus;
• Периодическое косоглазие – наблюдается только часть времени – во время стресса, disease, concentration or tiredness.

Causes of strabismus

Strabismus is caused by a lack of coordination between the muscles of the eye. The main reasons for this:

• Problems, imbalance or muscle injury, that control the eyes;
• Avoiding the use of glasses, even if they are prescribed by a doctor wearing;
• Nervous system disorders, affect vision:
  • Problems or nerve damage, that control the eye muscles;
  • Tumor directly in or near the eye or brain;
  • A stroke or brain hemorrhage;
  • The increased pressure in the brain;
  • Myasthenia;
• Hormonal problems, such as:
  • Diabetes;
  • Thyroid disease;
• Потеря зрения на один глаз – глаза часто поворачиваются внутрь или наружу.

Risk factors for strabismus

Factors, that may increase the risk of strabismus include:

• The presence of family members with strabismus;
• Diabetes;
• High blood pressure;
• Retinopathy nedonoshennыh.

Symptoms of strabismus

Symptoms may include strabismus:

• Double vision;
• Non-parallel arrangement of the eyes;
• Lack of coordination of eye movements;
• Squinting glance;
• An unnatural change in the position of the head, for, see better.

Diagnosis of strabismus

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination. The patient may be referred to an ophthalmologist, who will check vision and will seek other potential eye problems. In order to exclude other possible causes, They can be assigned neurological tests and other tests.

Treatment of strabismus

Treatments include strabismus:

Points in strabismus

A doctor may be required to wearing glasses or contact lenses. They will help improve the ability to focus and help overcome poor vision. With improvement of the symptoms of strabismus may be reduced. For the treatment of certain diseases in spectacles can be accommodated special lenses, prisms. Prisms help reduce double vision.

Patches (Sticker) for the treatment of strabismus

Untreated strabismus in children can lead to problems with the development of the eye, and even blindness. In some cases, it shows the use of labels for healthy eyes. It makes better use of the child's affected eye. Duration of wearing stickers depends on the severity of the child's age and strabismus.

Medications for the treatment of strabismus

Eye drops or ointment may be assigned to process a healthy eye, To temporarily blurred vision. It also forces the affected eye to focus properly and move. These drops may be used as a substitute for the labels on the eye.

In rare cases, for the treatment of strabismus can be used injections of botulinum toxin. They affect the muscles, surrounding the eye.

Surgery to correct strabismus

Operation Corrective strabismus can be assigned, to regularize the situation of the eye, if the use of non-surgical methods have failed. When the operation is carried out to adjust the position of the eye muscles, responsible for the movement of the eyes.

Prevention of strabismus

There is no way to prevent strabismus. If you notice, that your own or your child's eyes move in an uncoordinated or mow, visit an ophthalmologist.