Other Types of Strabismus
Some less common types of strabismus require accurate diagnosis and a specialized treatment plan.
Main Types
Duane Syndrome
Brown Syndrome
Strabismus Due to Nerve Weakness
Muscular Disorders Around the Eye
How to Detect
Parents notice the problem when looking in a specific direction
Strabismus appears in one specific direction only
Not noticeable in other directions
Associated Problems
Head or neck tilt
Attempt to compensate for eye position
Usually does not affect visual acuity
Impaired eye movement in certain directions
Treatment Approach
Intervention is only performed when there is a noticeable head tilt
Surgical intervention on eye muscles when necessary
Improved eye position as a secondary outcome
Goal is to improve quality of life
Primary goal: correcting head tilt and improving the child's posture
Treating such cases requires high surgical skill and conscious understanding from parents regarding the effect of strabismus on the child's neck and the connection between correcting the child's neck position and intervention on the eye muscles.
In the following video, we will see some cases that were treated by Dr. Ossama Abdel Hakim to improve neck tilt.
