Strabismus

What is strabismus or cross eyes?

Strabismus or crossed eyes are when the eyes do not align together. This misalignment may cause one eye to point in a different direction than the other.
Sometimes this misalignment is visible from an initial look at the eyes, in other cases, it requires a more measured and precise diagnosis.

Strabismus may have a genetic cause, as it has been found to run in families. It may also be one of the symptoms of a genetic syndrome.

Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.

The eye is a part of the ocular and visual systems of the body. The ocular system includes the eye and its central vision system (cornea, lens, eye fluids), all of the parts which make vision possible.

Symptoms affecting the eyes may be congenital, present at birth, or they may develop later in life. Sometimes surgery may be an option to correct them.

Symptoms relating to the eyes may affect their structure and function including their ability to see, other times they may simply affect the shape or appearance of the eye without any impact on vision.

What should I do next?

In some instances, strabismus may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Strabismus, may be due to a genetic syndrome, it is important to have a consultation and evaluation with a clinical genetic specialist. Specialists may also suggest specific genetic testing or other types of tests to help reach a diagnosis. FDNA’s AI technology can help speed up the diagnostic process by analyzing facial features and other health information.

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Synonyms:
Cross-eyed, Crossed eyes, dsquint, squint eyes
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