pediatrics
Strabismus
Prognosis for Strabismus
Strabismus should not be ignored on the assumption that it will be outgrown. Permanent vision loss can occur if strabismus and its attendant amblyopia are not treated promptly; children treated later respond somewhat, but once the visual system has matured (typically by age 8), response is minimal. As a result, all children should have periodic formal vision screenings during the preschool years. 