children s health issues
Strabismus
Prognosis for Strabismus
Strabismus should not be ignored or watched on the assumption that it will be outgrown. Permanent vision loss can occur if amblyopia occurs and is not treated promptly. Children treated at a later age can improve with treatment, but once the visual system has matured (typically by age 8), response to treatment is minimal. As a result, all children should have periodic formal vision screenings during the preschool years. Success rates with surgical repair of strabismus can be greater than 80%. About 20% of children need another surgical procedure. 