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Memphis
901-754-3937
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​Southaven
662-890-7361
STRABISMUS
Strabismus 
Strabismus is the medical term for an ocular problem in which the eyes are not aligned or track together.  The eyes may turn inward, outwards, upwards or downwards.  1 in 4 children in the United States has some form of strabismus.

Esotropia:   Inward deviation 
Infantile esotropia is a condition in which the eyes turn inwards at the time of birth.  Accommodative esotropia is common in children starting between the ages of 6 months to 7 years old. In this type, when the child focuses to see clearly, the eyes turn inwards.
 
Exotropia:  Outward deviation 
One eye usually drifts outwards especially while looking into the distance.  It may be intermittent and occur more frequently when the child is daydreaming or fatigued.  They may also squint or close one eye in bright sunlight.
 
Risk Factors:  
Eye motility disorders may occur in children without medical conditions, however, are more common in :
  • Prematurity
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Downs Syndrome
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Family History of Strabismus
 
Pseudostrabismus:    
Infants eyes may appear to be crossed due to the shape of the eyes, a wide flat nasal bridge, and the natural folds of skin at the inner corner of the eyelids. Children most often outgrow this condition as their face grows.  It is important to be evaluated by a pediatric ophthalmologist to distinguish between true strabismus and pseudostrabismus.

Treatment: 
The goal of treatment for strabismus is to straighten the eyes and restore binocular vision.  In some cases eye glasses can be prescribed to your child. Other treatments may include surgery to correct the unbalanced eye muscles.  Often patching may be necessary to straighten the weak eye.  A combination of all of these modalities may be needed and is tailored to the special needs of your child

Call one of our offices to make an appointment if you suspect your child has a motility disorder. 
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Southaven
3964 Goodman Road
Suite 125
Southaven, MS 38672
Memphis
1715 Kirby Parkway
Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38120

Pandya Lipman Eye Specialists

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Southaven & Memphis
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
  Optical Mon-Fri 8am-4:30 pm
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Locations
    • Meet Our Doctors
      • Rashmi Pandya Lipman, MD
      • Rebecca Weisbrot, OD
    • Our Services
    • Patient Forms
  • Pediatric
    • Strabismus
    • Amblyopia
    • Prematurity
    • Chalazion (Stye)
    • Blocked Tear Duct
    • Failed Vision Screening
    • Vision Therapy
    • Myopia Management
      • MiSight
    • Low Vision
  • Adult
    • Strabismus
    • Double Vision
  • Designer Eye Wear
  • Promotions