children s health issues
Strabismus
Causes of Strabismus
Strabismus may appear in the first few months of life or later in childhood, depending on the cause. risk factors for strabismus include family history of strabismus, genetic disorders (such as Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) ), strabismus is often caused by a Refractive Disorders in Children (excessive farsightedness [hyperopia]) or an imbalance in the pull of muscles that control the position of the eyes. Severe vision loss in one eye (due to refractive error or less common disorders such as cataracts) can cause strabismus because it interferes with the brain’s ability to maintain the alignment of the eyes. Other causes include 