What is Adult Strabismus?

Strabismus is a defect in which the eyes are not properly aligned and point in different directions. This prevents the eyes from focusing with each other in order to properly see an object. More commonly known by the colloquial phrase "cross eyed," strabismus is due to an imbalance of the eye muscles.

Not all that uncommon in children, starbismus affects about 4 percent of adults, and the majority of adults with strabismus have actually had untreated strabismus since childhood.

While most adults with strabismus have had it since childhood, strabismus can occur with no childhood history of misalignment, usually due to a medical condition such as diabetes, thyroid disease, head trauma, high blood pressure or stroke.

Treatment Options for Adult Strabismus

The best way to determine your treatment options is through examination by a specialist. With highly trained specialists on staff, BayCare's Green Bay Eye Clinic offers a variety of treatment options for Adult Strabismus.

If there has been no prior history of strabismus, a doctor may evaluate the adult patient for medical or neurological causes such as diabetes, thyroid disease, brain tumors, strokes, high blood pressure, head trauma or other neurological disorders.

The correction of Adult Strabismus not only improves your eyesight (especially depth perception and field of vision), but it has also been documented that these corrective procedures greatly improve general well-being and self-esteem, which in turn affects everything from communication skills to job opportunities.

Contact us Today for Treatment of Adult Strabismus

If you or a loved one suffers from Adult Strabismus, talk to a specialist at BayCare's Green Bay Eye Clinic. We can help.

For more information on conditions of the eye, and our various procedures to treat them, be sure to view our Eyemaginations Library, a 3-D guided tour of your eyes, how they work, and the various eye conditions and treatments you should know about.

For all your eye care needs, from contact lenses and glasses to the latest in LASIK laser eye surgery, contact BayCare's Green Bay Eye Clinic today to schedule an appointment.