What should I do about inward turning of the right eye?

Esotropia in the right eye requires timely medical evaluation to determine the type, prescription of corrective glasses, vision function training, surgical correction if necessary, and regular follow-up adjustments. Early intervention can prevent adverse effects on visual development. If symptoms such as worsening strabismus, decreased vision, or double vision occur, prompt ophthalmic consultation is recommended.

1. Timely medical evaluation to determine the type: Diagnosis through visual acuity tests, refractive error assessment, and ocular alignment examination helps identify the type of esotropia—such as accommodative, non-accommodative, or partially accommodative—providing an accurate basis for targeted treatment and avoiding inappropriate management.

2. Wearing corrective glasses: Accommodative esotropia is often caused by refractive errors. Wearing properly prescribed glasses corrects the refractive problem, reduces the accommodative burden on the eye muscles, and gradually improves esotropia symptoms.

3. Vision function training: Under medical guidance, perform binocular vision exercises such as fusion training and stereopsis training, including alternate patching and convergence-divergence ball exercises, to enhance coordination between both eyes, assist in correcting strabismus, and improve overall visual function.

4. Surgical correction if necessary: For non-accommodative esotropia or cases where glasses fail to correct the misalignment, surgery may be required to adjust the strength and insertion points of the extraocular muscles, restoring normal eye alignment. The timing of surgery should follow medical advice.

5. Regular follow-up and adjustment: During treatment, regular ophthalmic check-ups are essential to monitor visual acuity and eye alignment. Glasses prescriptions or training programs should be adjusted according to progress, preventing treatment delays due to changing conditions and ensuring stable correction outcomes.

Maintain good eye hygiene in daily life; avoid prolonged near-work activities and maintain proper reading and writing posture. Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and lutein. Avoid overusing one eye and engage in appropriate outdoor activities to protect binocular visual function.