How does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist evaluate a child with suspected esotropia?
After taking a careful history, the physician assesses the visual acuity in a manner appropriate for age. A key component is to determine whether the acuity is equal in each eye or if one eye is stronger than the other. Ocular misalignment, if detected, is quantified. The general health of the eye, as well as the refractive state of the eye (ie. farsightedness, nearsightedness, astigmatism) is assessed.
