The treatment of strabismus in the four to ten year old child

Approximately 6% of children have strabismus, a condition where the eyes are not straight and do not work together. The condition is described and the problems created are discussed, including its effect on appearance and performance. Treatments available to correct strabismus and their success rates are presented. Most children can be treated effectively to restore normal appearance and binocular function.a Diplomate in Binocular Vision and Perception, American Academy of Optometry, Fellow, College of Optometrists in Vision Development, and in private practice, Garden City, New York.