Diseases

Visual Impairment

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Crossed eyes (or strabismus) occur when a person’s eyes are not able to align on the same point at the same time, and appear to be misaligned or pointed in different directions.

SYMPTOMS

Eyes that do not move together
Unsymmetrical points of reflection in each eye
Tilting the head to one side
Inability to gauge depth
Squinting with only one eye

CAUSES

There are many different causes for crossed eyes and it does seem to run in families. In some cases, it may be caused by severe farsightedness that has been left untreated. Significant head trauma may also cause crossed eyes, as it can affect the portion of the brain that controls eye muscles.