Crossed Eyes (Strabismus)
Do you or your child have eyes that don’t align properly or experience double vision?
Eye Care Center LTD specializes in evaluating and managing strabismus with non-surgical and surgical co-management options.
What Is Strabismus and How Is It Treated?
Strabismus, commonly referred to as crossed eyes, occurs when the eyes don’t align properly, leading to double vision or depth perception issues. It can affect children and adults and may be treated through therapy, lenses, or surgery.
What Causes Strabismus or Crossed Eyes?
Six muscles surround the eye, and they usually work together to move the eye in the same direction. Strabismus stops these muscles from working together, preventing the eyes from focusing on the same object. This causes confusion and vision problems by sending two images to the brain.
The cause varies on the person and the onset of symptoms, such as whether it affects both eyes, whether it’s constantly or only sometimes present, and the degree of turning. It also depends on how strabismus presents, such as the direction of the turned or misaligned eye. It can turn inward, outward, upward, or downward. Identifying these symptoms helps optometrists understand the condition’s cause and how to treat it.
What are the Symptoms of Cross Eyes (Strabismus)?
- Eyes that look misaligned.
- Eyes that do not move together.
- Frequent blinking or squinting, especially in bright sunlight.
- Tilting the head to look at things.
- Faulty depth perception
- Double vision
Cross Eyes Diagnosis
- Patient History: First, your eye doctor will have a conversation with you—or with your child’s parent—about any symptoms you’re seeing. They’ll also take a look at your general health, medications, and anything in your environment that might be playing a role. It’s like reading the footnotes in a financial report—everything matters.
- Visual Acuity: Next comes the vision check. This is the part where you read letters off a chart, both up close and from a distance. If your results are something like 20/40, that just means you see at 20 feet what most people can see at 40. And if you’re a kid or can’t quite explain what you’re seeing, don’t worry—there are other tools we can use to figure it out.
- Refraction: Using a tool called a phoropter, your doctor will test different lenses to find out how your eyes bend light. This helps measure any nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Think of it as fine-tuning the lens on a camera—you want the sharpest picture possible.
- Alignment & Focusing Tests: Here’s where we see how well your eyes work together as a team. Can they track objects, shift focus, and stay aligned when they need to? If your eyes are struggling to cooperate, this testing helps us catch it early.
- Eye Health Evaluation: Finally, your doctor will examine both the inside and outside of your eyes. They may use drops to keep your eyes from shifting focus during the test. The goal is to rule out other eye diseases and get a full view of what’s really going on behind the scenes.
Strabismus Treatment
- Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses: In some cases, that’s all it takes. Just like a good value stock that doesn’t need fancy bells and whistles, a straightforward prescription can bring the eyes back into alignment.
- Prism Lenses: These are a little more specialized. They’re thicker on one side and shift the way light enters your eye. Think of them as a simple fix that reduces the heavy lifting your eyes have to do. Sometimes, they’re enough to correct the issue entirely.
- Vision Therapy: This is like regular exercise—but for your eyes and brain. A structured program of eye workouts can improve how your eyes move, focus, and work together. It’s not overnight magic, but it’s real training with real results. You might do it in the doctor’s office or at home—just like compound interest, consistency is what matters most.
- Eye Muscle Surgery: In more involved cases, surgery might be the best course. A skilled surgeon can adjust the eye muscles to help the eyes line up properly. But remember—surgery is often just one part of the solution. You’ll usually still need vision therapy afterward to lock in the results and keep the eyes on track long-term.
Strabismus Treatment Benefits
- Improves eye alignment and appearance
- Enhances depth perception and coordination
- Reduces or eliminates double vision
- Treatment available for all ages
- Non-surgical options available
Our Reviews
– Zecharia G., Willowbrook, IL
Crossed Eye Treatment at Eye Care Center LTD
Restore Eye Alignment & Comfort – Call (888) 899-0816 or Book a Strabismus Evaluation Online Today
Strabismus (Crossed Eyes) Exam Process
Schedule An Appointment
Fill In Your Information
Fill In Our Medical Application
Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
Can strabismus be corrected?
Can strabismus be treated without surgery?
Is strabismus always noticeable?
What age is best for treatment?
Information
Contact us today!
Family-owned roots, vision you trust!
Supporting Patients On The Path To Amazing Eyes and Vision Health
At Eye Care Center LTD, we’ve proudly guided tens of thousands of clients on their journey toward clearer vision and a more fulfilling life—combining cutting-edge technology with compassionate expertise to deliver remarkable, lasting results.
Strambismus Treatment Near You
At Eye Care Center LTD, we provide expert eye care to the Addison, Burbank, and Willowbrook, IL, communities. Our optometry services have helped patients of all ages overcome eye and vision disorders, such as strabismus. Contact Eye Care Center LTD at Addison (630) 543-0607, Burbank (708) 599-0050, or Willowbrook (630) 969-2807 to learn about our strabismus treatment options.