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Crossed eyes and your baby
"There's a family history of crossed eyes, and I've noticed that Owen's eyes cross sometimes. Is there a problem with his eyes?" asked a worried mother.
You may notice that your baby appears cross-eyed sometimes. While this looks disturbing, it does not indicate a problem at this age. The muscles and nerves that control eye movement are still very immature, and thus your baby's eyes may appear crossed or even look in totally different directions sometimes. This should only last a few second and then return back to normal.
You may notice that your baby appears cross-eyed sometimes. While this looks disturbing, it does not indicate a problem at this age. The muscles and nerves that control eye movement are still very immature, and thus your baby's eyes may appear crossed or even look in totally different directions sometimes. This should only last a few second and then return back to normal.
If your baby's eyes continue to look crossed after he or she is three to four months old, then it may indicate a problem with strabismus or "lazy eye." You should discuss any concerns with your pediatrician and together you can decide if your baby needs to see a pediatric ophthalmologist.
By Dr Sandy Chung - FAAP Extract from "Dr. Sandy's Top to Bottom Guide to Your Newborn"
By Dr Sandy Chung - FAAP Extract from "Dr. Sandy's Top to Bottom Guide to Your Newborn"
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