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Infantile Strabismus: Causes, Treatment, and Potential Consequences As parents, we closely monitor our baby's developmental milestones, and their eyesight is no exception. Strabismus, commonly known as "crossed eyes" or "eye misalignment," is a condition that can occur in infants. In this blog post, we will explore what infantile strabismus is, its possible causes, available treatments, and the potential consequences if left untreated. What is Infantile Strabismus? Infantile strabismus is a visual condition characterized by the misalignment of the eyes. In a healthy visual system, both eyes focus on the same object simultaneously, sending identical images to the brain. However, in strabismus, one eye may turn inwards, outwards, upwards, or downwards, while the other eye maintains its normal alignment. This discrepancy in eye alignment can lead to reduced binocular vision, which is crucial for depth perception and visual coordination. Causes of Infantile Strabism...