Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am 18 years old, and as a child, I suffered from strabismus (right eye outwards, especially in the sun, I think it was 45 degrees). This was discovered when I was about three years old and operated on when I was eight years old. Both my eyes were operated on, to adjust the muscles in the best way.
I remember exercising when I was little wearing glasses. However, I noticed in the mirror that I can move my eyes outward at will while looking straight. I can do this with both eyes and bring them back as I want. I can also cover the other with my hand so that it returns.
My eyes are always straight when I look in the mirror and pictures. I have noticed that my eyes get tired and sore in the evenings or after a lot of reading or similar activities. But I am not sure if that is normal, or if I may be imagining it. I am worried that it is too late for surgery, considering my age.
Will I have to wear glasses throughout if I am diagnosed with something else, even though I do not have any vision problems? The magnetic resonance and the neurological examination that I did recently are normal. I do not have any other problems otherwise. I am just afraid that my eye might turn out, and be observed by someone. Can strabismus ever spontaneously disappear over time?
Please help.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I am here to provide an expert opinion on your medical issues.
I understand your concern.
Latent squint manifests only when the other eye is covered and then uncovered, just as you saw in the mirror. It manifests when the fusion is broken. As you have been operated on, you will not require surgery anymore. It will happen if you watch carefully because some of it is always residual post-surgery. You will have to continue wearing the glasses to maintain the fusion of both eyes.
I hope this information helps provide some insight into your symptoms.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Aditi Dubey
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