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Strabismus

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Definition

Strabismus is a disorder in which the eyes do not line up in the same direction when focusing. The condition is more commonly known as "crossed eyes."

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)
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