Causes and treatment of divergent strabismus

The divergent strabismus is directly related to the inconsistency of the movements of the eyeballs. This ailment brings a lot of discomfort, discomfort and deprives a person of self-confidence. Therefore, to prevent its occurrence and to carry out treatment is necessary. And do not hesitate to eliminate it. Let's take a closer look at what is strabismus, how to recognize it and how to treat it.

Definition of disease

Divergent strabismus (exotrophy) is a disease - one of the forms of strabismus.In turn, strabismus is a disorder characterized by inconsistencies in the movements of the eyeballs. Outwardly this manifests itself as a defect in which the eyes can only look in different directions. Patients suffering from this disease, exotrophy can interfere with a normal life, and also significantly worsen the appearance.

Causes

The exact objective reasons for the appearance of strabismus are not fully understood today.Each person's eyeball is supported by six muscles, which are responsible for its correct movement. The defeat of at least one of them can cause a stop of the normal functioning of the eyeball, which is why the strabismus begins its development.

In turn, the following reasons can disable the muscles:

• Down Syndrome;
• Differences in acuity and quality of sight of both eyes;
• Congenital pathologies and abnormalities of the organs of vision;
• Cerebral palsy;
• Pathologies of the brain;
• Tumors;
• Injuries.

Many infections, which usually affect children, can also become prerequisites for weakening the muscles of the eye. Therefore, after the sick children need constant monitoring.

Symptoms

The main symptom of strabismus is a pronounced divergence of the eyeballs in different directions.In addition, the patient (especially this applies to children) can squint, scratch and close one eye for easy viewing of items without doubling. Also possible:

• Constant pressure;
• Blur and image distortion.

During fatigue, symptoms can be worse.

Possible complications

In connection with the inconvenience and incorrect perception of the image, in people with diverging strabismus the following complications may occur:

• Glaucoma;
• Various inflammatory processes;
• Amblyopia;
• Cataract.

Due to the lack of focus in children with congenital abnormalities, the development of the visual organs may stop. That is why they must be under the supervision of an ophthalmologist from birth and periodically undergo medical examinations.

Treatment

At present, there are several ways of treating and correcting exotrophy, including conservative ones.It includes the need to wear corrective glasses or lenses. An easy form of the disease can be eliminated by this method. Also there is a technique of imposing bandages on one eye.

Medication

It is impossible to get rid of the disease with the help of medicines at the moment.Often they act as auxiliary tools aimed at maintaining the state of health and eliminating some of the symptoms. In addition, the patient is shown a therapeutic diet, which includes the essential vitamins, important for the visual apparatus.

Surgically

As a rule, surgical elimination of exotrophy is indicated in case other methods of treatment do not yield the desired results. The essence of the operation is to correct the damaged supporting muscles. Most often, surgical intervention is prescribed for preschool children with a congenital anomaly.

Surgery for strabismus

People's means

In the treatment of the initial stages of the development of strabism of this form can help healing infusions and decoctions from the recipes of traditional medicine. Among the most effective:

• Root of the ayr.About ten grams should be added to boiling water and, after a little insisting, drain. Take up to a quarter of a cup of food three times a day.
• Needles of pine.To sustain for twenty minutes in a water bath one hundred grams of needles with one liter of pure water. Take a tablespoon after eating.
• Broth of dogrose.For one hundred grams of berries (in dry form), one liter of boiling water is required. The mixture should be cooked a little and held for five hours. Take one glass before eating.

To get rid of the disease will help alsospecial gymnastic exercises:

• Leaning back his head, hold up as long as possible a look at the tip of his nose.
• I squint my eyes a few times.
• Drawing a look in the air various shapes and objects. You can generate numbers in turn.

It is best during the treatment of children to identify in a special school.

Prevention

Gymnastics for the eyes can not only eliminate the light form of divergent strabismus, but also prevent its development.Also, the package of preventive measures includes:

• Timely passage of medical examinations;
• Treatment and prevention of diseases that cause disease;
• Tracking the correct position of the back during work or reading;
• Proper nutrition;
• ANDThe inclusion of books and textbooks with too small a font(for children).

It is necessary to ensure proper rest to the eyes and not to allow the organs of vision to overload.

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conclusions

Divergent strabismus - pathology is quite unpleasant, especially for children. The congenital form gives them little inconvenience and hinders normal development. Adults, however, can not work normally and lead a familiar lifestyle. Nevertheless, it is quite possible to cure such a disease if it is timely to contact an ophthalmologist.

Also read about friendly and paralytic strabismus.