How to correct accommodative esotropia in a 1-year-old?

Question

Hello doctor,

My 1-1/2 year old daughter is diagnosed with accommodative esotropia (crossed eye) and is recommended to wear glasses. And she has been wearing them for a month now. But, when I remove the glasses, the eyes still look crossed. But, looks fine when she wears the glasses. Is there a surgery for correcting the alignment? I understand that she has to wear glasses for long sight. Please suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

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Accommodative esotropia is in a way good type of squint. Because, it is treated by wearing glasses. Good thing is that your daughter is diagnosed and treated early as late treatment may not be helpful. Just keep wearing glasses and it will improve over period of years, when she becomes around 6 or 7 years of age. Also it is a known fact that squint appears when glasses are removed. No surgery is required in your case. Please send pictures of eyes and old records for more clear diagnosis and treatment. I hope I have addressed your concerns. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Thank you.