Can childhood strabismus resolve on its own?
Jul 08, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
In general, childhood strabismus cannot resolve on its own. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, identify the underlying cause, and undergo symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance. Once signs of strabismus are detected in a child, an early visit to the hospital is advised. During the treatment process, parents should actively cooperate, ensure the child completes all necessary examinations and treatments, and cultivate good eye habits in the child.
Generally, childhood strabismus cannot resolve on its own. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, identify the cause, and undergo symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance. Detailed analysis is as follows:
Childhood strabismus typically involves multiple factors, such as heredity, poor eye habits, abnormal eye development, and refractive errors. Strabismus caused by these factors often has a certain degree of persistence and complexity, making it difficult to correct through natural growth or simple adjustments alone. If there is a family history of strabismus, the child's risk of developing strabismus may increase. This type of strabismus is usually fixed and has very little chance of spontaneous resolution. It requires professional ophthalmic treatments, such as wearing special glasses, undergoing vision therapy, or eye muscle surgery, to correct the condition.
Once signs of strabismus are noticed in a child, early medical consultation is advised. During treatment, parents should actively cooperate, ensuring the child completes all necessary examinations and treatments. At the same time, it is important to cultivate good eye habits in the child and avoid prolonged near-eye work to promote visual health.
