Pediatric Surgeons
Price On RequestPediatric/Strabismus surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of children's eye disorders including the management of strabismus (deviated or crooked eyes), congenital cataracts and glaucoma, and a myriad of other conditions pertinent to this age group. Procedures common to this sub-specialty include surgical management of the strabismus conditions known as esotropia, exotropia, and hypertropia, amblyopia (lazy eye), and congenital cataracts and glaucoma. Strabismus surgery Strabismus is a general term referring to ocular misalignment due to extraocular muscle imbalance. In short, the eyes are "crooked". Strabismus is important to recognize, primarily because, in childhood, it is often associated with the development of amblyopia, or lazy eye. Amblyopia refers to reduced vision, uncorrectable with glasses or contact lenses, due to failure or incomplete development of the visual cortex of the brain. For more on amblyopia, refer on net websites. . The cause of strabismus is usually unknown. However, strabismus is certainly more common in families with a history of the disorder. Several neurological conditions are more commonly associated with strabismus, including Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, and brain tumors. The great majority of children who present with strabismus, however, have no other associated neurological abnormalities. A cataract, eye tumor, or other eye disorder associated with reduced vision may also present with strabismus.