Lazy eye is a common eye condition that many people have. According to Gary Markowitz, MD, “When eyes are misaligned or are not looking at the same place at the same time, it is a condition called strabismus, commonly referred to as “lazy eye.” I have a friend who has a lazy eye. One eye ...
The brain is the ultimate control center of the body; the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body. There are an abundance of disorders that affect the ability of the brain to function properly, to send ...
Strabismus, more commonly known as “cross-eyed” or “wall-eyed” is a vision condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other. One or both eyes may turn in, out, up or down. It can be constant, or intermittent, such as in stressful situations, when tired, or ill. I have lived with strabismus for ...
Moebius Syndrome is a fairly rare neurological disorder that is present at birth. Children born with this condition are unable to move the muscles in their faces, leaving them unable to smile or frown, blink, or even move their eyes. Moebius primarily affects the 6th and 7th cranial nerves, but may also affect the 3rd, ...
If you or your husband is extremely near-sighted or far-sighted, the chances are very high that your child will be too. The child will probably need glasses by the time he or she is in middle school. The child may not know that he has vision problems since he probably don’t know the difference between ...
In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics initiated the “Back to Sleep” campaign recommending that infants be placed to sleep in the supine position to reduce the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Although there was a significant decrease of approximately 40% in the occurrence of SIDS, the practice creates a condition of flattening ...
Many people who wear glasses (or contact lenses) to correct vision problems assume that they will always need them, unless they elect to have surgery. But there is actually an alternative to these treatments, and it’s growing in popularity. Vision therapy originated with the work of William Bates, an opthalmologist practicing in New York City. ...
Stacy’s first child was born with snow white hair even though she and her husband were both dark-haired. The doctor indicated he would order tests to find out the cause. The shocked parents were surprised to learn that there were a number of types of albinism. Overview of Albinism The National Organization for Albinism and ...
Siamese cats are the most popular shorthaired purebred cat. But those beautiful blue eyes and graceful long bodies come at a price. Any purebred animal is going to be prone to health problems of the eyes and heart because they come from a limited gene pool. Breeds derived from the Siamese such as the Balinese, ...
I have had intermittent (part of the time) exotropic (eye turning outward) strabismus since the age of two, and am now age fifty. I recently underwent surgery at the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, with Dr. Martin Cogen. All patients must work closely with their physician to determine the best treatment options for ...
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