Has your child seen an eye doctor yet? Many eye conditions are especially prevalent in children, and most children can benefit from the opinion of a professional like our
Larchmont eye doctor, Dr. Chris DiGiorgio, as early on as possible to encourage smooth and worry-free eye development. One of the most common eye conditions that Dr. DiGiorgio sees in pediatric patients is strabismus.
Kid's Vision Problems Larchmont
Strabismus is commonly referred to as having “crossed eyes,” or being “cross-eyed.” It is an eye condition in which the two eyes are not lined up in the same direction at once, and so someone with strabismus is unable to look at the same object at the same time. Strabismus occurs when the muscles in the eyes are not working in conjunction. Therefore, when someone with strabismus focuses one eye on an object, the other eye turns away and focuses on another. As this is happening, two separate images are then sent to the brain, which can be confusing. If this is occurring during childhood, the child may naturally learn to ignore the image coming in from the weaker eye. That is why we recommend that you bring your child in for treatment with our
Larchmont eye doctor as soon as signs of strabismus occur, so that the weaker eye does not lose its ability to see well. In early stages of strabismus, Dr. DiGiorgio may recommend the use of prescription eyeglasses or other similar treatment options in order to combat the symptoms and train your child’s eyes to see properly and together. We can make a more individualized diagnosis and treatment plan after an examination of your child’s eyes at our office.
To learn more about general eye health topics and the related services provided by our
Larchmont eye doctor, we encourage you to visit Dr. DiGiorgio’s main website for additional information. You can also contact our friendly and helpful team of staff directly if you have any questions or concerns to discuss, or if you would like to schedule your next appointment. We look forward to working with you and your family in the future.
By Dr. Chris DiGiorgio
January 22, 2014
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