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Strabismus

Alternative Names: Crossed eyes; Esotropia; Exotropia; Squint; Walleye Symptoms: Eyes that appear crossed Eyes that do not align in the same direction Uncoordinated eye movements Double vision Vision in only one eye with loss of depth perception Signs and tests: Your child's health care provider will first determine if the child truly has strabismus. If the child has strabismus, a workup will be done to determine the cause. Text Continues Below The physical examination will include a detailed examination of the eyes. The patient may be asked to look through a series of prisms to determine the extent of eye divergence. The eye muscles will be tested to determine the strength of the extraocular muscles. Tests include: Standard ophthalmic exam Visual acuity Retinal exam Neurological examination

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