What Is Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)?
Strabismus, also known as misaligned or 'crossed' eyes, is an eye movement condition that affects vision. It occurs when both eyes do not look in the same direction at the same time. The disorder can affect one or both eyes and can be constant or intermittent.
The four types of strabismus are named for the direction that the eye turns:
- Esotropia: Inward
- Exotropia: Outward
- Hypotropia: Downward
- Hypertropia: Upward
Strabismus is most often diagnosed in childhood, and it can either be present at birth or develop in childhood. Adults with misaligned eyes either:
At the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, skilled pediatric ophthalmologists care for children who have strabismus. Read about our pediatric care for strabismus (crossed eyes) in children at Stanford Children's Health.
Stanford Expertise in Treating Strabismus
Stanford Byers Eye Institute offers high-quality care from expert eye care specialists for people who have misaligned eyes. We believe it's never too late for adults to be treated for strabismus. Our physicians and surgeons have the training, skill and experience to provide the best possible outcomes.
Our program offers:
- Top ophthalmologists: Our board-certified eye care specialists are experts in treating eye conditions such as strabismus. We're especially skilled at quickly uncovering possible causes for new strabismus in adults, which can be serious underlying conditions that require emergency medical care, such as brain injury or stroke.
- Coordinated care: In addition to treating your strabismus, we work with physicians in other Stanford specialties who provide care for related conditions. Often, you can receive all your treatment in the same building so you don't have to travel.
- Latest techniques: Because we're an academic medical center involved in research, our physicians and surgeons offer you the most advanced techniques, including using adjustable sutures, glue instead of stitches or botulinum toxin.
Read more about strabismus treatment at Stanford.