Double vision (also called diplopia) may be temporary, or long-lasting. It is often visually disturbing and can limit day to day activities like driving, walking down the stairs, and working on the computer. Diplopia may sometimes be misinterpreted as Ghost images and blurriness. When two eyes correctly and accurately point and focus at the same time, …
Can anything be done for adults with strabismus (misaligned eyes)? Yes. Adults can benefit from some of the same treatment options that are available to children. They may include prismatic glasses and surgery. Most adults with misaligned eyes are able to have a successful surgical correction . Why do adults get strabismus? Adults may have …
WHAT IS STRABISMUS AND HOW COMMON IS IT? Strabismus is any misalignment of the eyes. It is estimated that 1-3% of the Indian population has strabismus. ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STRABISMUS? There are many different types of strabismus. Is is most commonly described by the direction of the eye misalignment: common types of strabismus …
WHAT IS NYSTAGMUS? Nystagmus is an involuntary, shaking, “to and fro” movement of the eyes. These jiggling or jerking movements are usually in horizontal , vertical or torsional directions. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF NYSTAGMUS? Nystagmus is typically classified as congenital or acquired, with multiple subcategories. Congenital nystagmus onset is typically between 6 weeks …