Strabismus - Symptom
Alternative Names
Crossed eyes; Esotropia; Exotropia; Squint; Walleye
Symptoms:
- Crossed eyes
- Double vision
- Eyes that do not align in the same direction
- Uncoordinated eye movements (eyes do not move together)
- Vision loss in one eye, includes a loss of the ability to see in 3-D (loss of depth perception)
Signs and tests:
A physical examination will include a detailed examination of the eyes. Tests will be done to determine the strength of the eye muscles.
Eye tests include:
A neurological examination will also be performed.
- Reviewed last on: 7/28/2008
- Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
References
Hatt SR, Leske DA, Kirgis PA, Bradley EA, Holmes JM. The effects of strabismus on quality of life in adults. Am J Ophthalmol. 2007 Nov;144(5):643-7.