Many adults live with misaligned eyes, known medically as strabismus, often believing there’s nothing that can be done. This is simply not true. Whether the condition began in childhood or developed due to medical or neurological issues like diabetes, thyroid disease, or stroke, effective treatments are available for adults as well. Strabismus can cause double vision, impact social interactions, and even affect employment, but specialized care from a strabismus expert can restore alignment and improve quality of life.
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What Is Adult Strabismus?
Strabismus is the medical term for misaligned eyes. While most cases occur in children, a large number of adults are also affected. Unfortunately, some adults are told that nothing can be done or that it is too late for treatment. This is not true, surgical and non-surgical treatments are available for adults as well. Ophthalmologists like Dr. Bianchi regularly care for adults with strabismus.
Causes of Adult Strabismus
Adults develop strabismus for different reasons than children. It is often caused by medical or neurological conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease, myasthenia gravis, major head trauma, stroke, or brain tumors. In rare cases, strabismus may result from damage to the eye muscles following surgeries like cataract or retinal surgery, or from untreated childhood strabismus.
Symptoms and Impact
Strabismus in adults often leads to double vision, which can be very disruptive. Even without double vision, misalignment can make it difficult to maintain eye contact, making social situations uncomfortable. Studies show that strabismus may impact employment and social opportunities. The good news is that surgery and other treatments can often improve or restore normal alignment.
Treatment Options
For Adult Strabismus
Adult strabismus can be managed with a variety of treatment options, depending on the underlying cause and severity.
Schedule An Evaluation with an Expert Strabismus Surgeon
When dealing with adult strabismus, it is important to seek the medical care of one of the experienced expert in the surgical needs of adults with muscle imbalances. Adults do not have to live with the effects of misaligned eyes. If you have questions or want to discuss treatment options, please contact our North Jersey vision care center. Dr. Bianchi is fellowship-trained in adult strabismus and has performed many successful eye muscle surgeries for adults.
