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One of my baby's eyeballs appears to be deeper. Will it get corrected on its own?

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Published At September 5, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My daughter is one and a half months old. One of her eyeballs appears to be more inside than the other. What should we do? Should we consult a specialist or will it get alright as the baby grows?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

  • Please provide me with more information so that I can guide you better.
  1. Does your baby have any vision problems?
  2. Did she reach all her milestones according to her age?
  3. How about her social smile, looking at her mother, and playing, etc.?
  4. Did you notice any change in the movement of her eye ball
  5. Is she able to move both her eyes normally or did you notice something different?
  • If these were normal, then you do not have to worry.
  • I would also like to add that a weakness of the ocular muscles (which help in eye movements) can sometimes cause an abnormal eye movement.

But, there is nothing to worry about as such. Regards

For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Settipalli Saravan Pramod
Dr. Settipalli Saravan Pramod

Internal Medicine

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