Strabismus Treatment Service – Eye Bangkok Hospital

Strabismus, commonly known as crossed or misaligned eyes, is a condition where both eyes do not work together properly. One eye may turn inward, outward, upward, or downward, preventing proper alignment and binocular vision.

At Eye Bangkok Hospital, our specialized ophthalmologists provide comprehensive diagnosis and individualized treatment plans for both children and adults.

What is Strabismus?

Strabismus occurs when the eye muscles or the nerves controlling them fail to coordinate properly. As a result, the eyes cannot focus on the same object simultaneously.

Types include:

• - Esotropia (inward turning)

• - Exotropia (outward turning)

• - Vertical deviations

• - Intermittent misalignment

It affects approximately 3–5% of children and may also occur in adults due to neurological causes or trauma.

Causes

• - Muscle imbalance

• - Nerve disorders

• - Genetic conditions

• - Hydrocephalus

• - Head or eye injury

• - High refractive errors

• - Excessive screen time in young children

• - Neurological diseases

Impact

• - Double vision

• - Poor depth perception

• - Eye strain and headaches

• - Social and psychological effects

• - Risk of amblyopia (lazy eye) if untreated

Diagnosis

Comprehensive eye examination includes:

• - Ocular alignment testing

• - Eye movement evaluation

• - Refraction testing

• - Binocular vision assessment

Early detection in infancy significantly improves outcomes.

Treatment Options

Non-Surgical Treatment

• - Prescription glasses

• - Prism lenses

• - Vision therapy

• - Botulinum toxin injection in selected cases

Surgical Treatment

Eye muscle surgery repositions or adjusts eye muscles to restore alignment.
This can improve binocular vision and depth perception.

In children with amblyopia, patching therapy may be required before surgery.

Prevention and Early Care

• - Routine eye examinations

• - Limit screen time in children

• - Protective eyewear during high-risk activities

• - Prompt consultation if eye misalignment is noticed

Early diagnosis and proper treatment can restore alignment and prevent long-term vision loss.
At Eye Bangkok Hospital, we are dedicated to protecting both vision and confidence for patients of all ages.