How to judge whether a child is exotropia

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This question is what many parents want to know. If you don't pay attention to exotropia and don't correct it, it may lead to amblyopia or blindness in the long run. And now congenital strabismus, acquired strabismus children are also increasing, in addition to congenital genetic factors, external factors can cause children to form strabismus. Therefore, the correct judgment of whether the child is exotropia can not only be treated or corrected in advance, but also have a general understanding of the child's condition. Now I will tell you how to judge whether the child is exotropia at home.

How to judge whether a child is exotropia

Generally speaking, when children often squint in the outdoor strong light, or often use special head positions such as crooked head, side face, raised chin to see things, parents should pay attention to them. It's best to take pictures with camera and take children to the hospital for examination in time.

The above two methods are the most common methods. They both have a certain basic judgment on whether the child has exotropia from life. No matter whether there is strabismus or not, when they go to the hospital, the doctor will carry out a comprehensive vision examination on the child. Then, according to some photos or oral information provided by yourself, make treatment or correction methods for children. Generally speaking, it is recommended that you cover your child's "normal eye" with a suitable eye mask and let the other eye work. In the first week, cover your eyes 24 hours a day, or even longer, depending on the loss of vision caused by strabismus. After this stage, the blindfold only needs to be worn for half a day. Gradually, just a few hours a day. Slowly reduce the time until your vision improves. The treatment usually lasts for several years. Even the eye that did not work or did not work well will be able to complete the "focus" task with the other eye. This method is also suitable for the general situation. The details have to be checked before we know.

Using a flashlight at home can give a simple test to a child. Parents and children face to face, parents with their right hand holding a flashlight, let the light level in the child's eyes at the center of the bridge of the nose, and told the child to naturally look forward to the light, at this time, the child's eyes pupil center will appear a reflective point. Parents use their left hand to quickly cover their children's left and right eyes alternately to ensure that only one eye can see the light. Judge whether the child is exotropia by the position of reflective point.

matters needing attention

Generally speaking, strabismus does not need surgery, but it depends on the child's personal situation. If the situation is serious and cannot be corrected by normal methods, the doctor will set a special operation for the child to correct his vision. Usually, parents should pay more attention to their children's eyesight, and check regularly to prevent the occurrence of strabismus.