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Strabismus Definition
Common names:
  • Cross Eyed
  • Strabismus
A person with strabismus has one eye that does not line up correctly with the other eye. Strabismus may be present at birth, or caused by another illness.

About 1 out of 25 infants born in the US have strabismus. Children with strabismus respond well to treatment. Loss of vision is rare.
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Last Updated: Aug 5, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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