Strabismus

Definition

Strabismus is the intermittent or constant misalignment of an eye so that its line of vision is not pointed at the same object as the other eye. Strabismus is caused by an imbalance in the extraocular muscles which control the positioning of the eyes. Strabismus is normal in newborns but should resolve by the time the baby is 6 months old. In older children with strabismus, the brain may learn to ignore the input from one eye, and this may lead to amblyopia, a potentially permanent decrease in vision in that eye if not corrected.

Also known as squint, strabismus — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 540 per MONDO
• ICD9 378.40 per MONDO
• ICD9 378.7 per MONDO
• MESH D013285 per MONDO
• NCIT C35040 per MONDO
• SCTID 22066006 per MONDO
• UMLS C0038379 per MONDO

Drugs indicated