Spectacle correction versus no spectacles for prevention of strabismus in hyperopic children
Lisa A. Jones‐Jordan, Xue Wang, Roberta W. Scherer, Donald O. Mutti
Abstract
Hyperopia in infancy requires accommodative effort to bring images into focus. Prolonged accommodative effort has been associated with an increased risk of strabismus. Strabismus may result in asthenopia and intermittent diplopia, and makes near work tasks difficult to complete. Spectacles to correct hyperopic refractive error is believed to prevent the development of strabismus.
Topics & Concepts
StrabismusMedicineDioptreRefractive errorRandomized controlled trialOptometryVisual acuityAnisometropiaOphthalmologySurgeryOphthalmology and Visual Impairment StudiesRetinopathy of Prematurity StudiesRetinal Diseases and Treatments