Vertical strabismus
Precise diagnosis and specialized surgery for upward or downward eye misalignment.
Signs it's time to visit
- One eye positioned higher or lower than the other
- Double vision or looking sideways to compensate
- A tilt or unusual position of the head
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Ask on WhatsAppIn vertical strabismus, one eye turns upward or downward relative to the other, due to a disorder in the vertical or oblique eye muscles. Repair surgery is among the most demanding in strabismus care, since identifying the responsible muscle requires extremely careful, specialized examination. Vertical strabismus can cause a head tilt that fully resolves after surgical treatment, the only effective solution for this condition.
Your treatment includes
- Careful examination to identify the responsible muscle
- Specialized surgery to correct the vertical deviation
- Resolution of the accompanying head tilt after treatment
Quick facts
- Category
- For adults
- Suited for
- Children and adults
- Patient rating
- 4.9
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Everything you want to know
Vertical strabismus is when one eye turns upward or downward relative to the other.
It's not the type of strabismus (esotropia/exotropia/vertical) that determines the danger, but the timing of its onset and its cause. Sudden onset is a red flag that calls for urgent care.
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