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When most people hear the word Botox , they immediately think of wrinkle reduction. But long before its popularity in cosmetic medicine, botulinum toxin was first developed as a treatment for eye misalignment , a condition known as strabismus . In fact, its early medical use dates back to ophthalmology. Today, Botox continues to play an important role in helping both children and adults improve eye alignment, often as an alternative to traditional surgery. Why Botox Works for

As the holiday season approaches, everyone at University Children’s Eye Center wants to take a moment to give thanks to the families and community we are privileged to serve. Whether it's guiding parents on vision-friendly holiday gifts to ensuring children have the right specialized glasses and supporting adults with unique eye care needs, our goal is to provide thoughtful, expert care for every patient. In this special holiday newsletter, we’re sharing a few ways we give ba

While University Children’s Eye Center is best known for pediatric eye care, we also treat a select group of adult patients with specific eye conditions. Dr. Engel, Dr. Sun, and Dr. Rousta see adults who have been diagnosed with strabismus—also known as eye misalignment—when specialized care is needed. Our adult patients are typically referred by their general ophthalmologist or optometrist for advanced evaluation and treatment. Many are experiencing symptoms such as double v