How to Correct Esotropia
Disease description:
My child has esotropia, which affects appearance. I would like to take my child to an ophthalmology hospital for correction and would like to consult how esotropia is treated.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen You
Esotropia (inward turning of the eyes) can be corrected with eyeglasses or surgery. If the condition is mild, a refraction examination should be performed, and the patient should wear fully corrective glasses as prescribed by the physician. If this approach proves effective, annual refraction examinations are recommended to ensure timely replacement of corrective lenses—many patients achieve successful correction this way. However, for some patients who show no improvement with glasses—particularly those with larger angles of esotropia—surgical correction should be considered.
