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Esotropia (crossed-eyes) and exotropia (eyes turning outward) are common, occurring in approximately two out of every one hundred children. Early correction provides the best chance of proper visual development and long-term eye alignment.
Our practice is conservative in our treatment. Frequently glasses correct the problem. In certain situations, eye exercises are helpful. Some cases require surgery to correct the misalignment. Our doctors use the latest surgical techniques, minimizing postoperative discomfort and improving long-term eye alignment. We have developed a new technique which allows for the use of adjustable sutures in children which, when appropriate, improves the surgical outcome.
In adults with minimal misalignment of the eyes, prisms may be prescribed to correct the deviation. When the misalignment causes persistent double vision or cosmetic concern, surgery is an option. Dr. Engel, Dr. Rousta, and Dr. Han specialize in correcting complex strabismus problems, such as strabismus in adults who have undergone strabismus surgery previously or whose misalignment results from thyroid disease or trauma. They use the most advanced methods of adjustable suture surgery to correct these forms of adult strabismus.
More information is available in the UCEC Update section, including UCEC's new strabismus surgery technique using adjustable sutures in children, intermittent exotropia, and accommodative esotropia.