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Raab, Edward L. – Sight-Saving Review, 1977
The examination of a child for strabismus (misalignment of the eyes) and treatment if the condition is present are described. General considerations when evaluating need of surgery are presented. Steps in the ophthalmologic examination are discussed, including such tests as extraocular muscle function and traction testing and studies of eye…
Descriptors: Eye Fixations, Eyes, Guidelines, Ophthalmology
Peer reviewedRosner, J.; Rosner, J. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1988
Parents of 536 children (ages 3-71 months) were shown to be remarkably good detectors of strabismus. Ninety-three percent of the parental identifications of strabismus were accurate while 99 percent of the nonstrabismic judgments were accurate. Older children (above age 2) were identified more accurately than those under 1 year. (Author/VW)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Handicap Identification, Infants, Medical Evaluation
