How to correctly identify and treat mild cross-eyes
Cross-eyes, also known as hemitropia, is a common visual disease. Its main symptom is that both eyes cannot focus on one object at the same time, causing things to look skewed or the eyes to be too far apart. If left untreated, the condition of cross-eyes will gradually worsen, seriously affecting daily life and work. This article will elaborate on how to correctly identify and treat mild cross-eyes from various aspects.
Aspect 1: Correctly identify mild cross-eyes
The symptoms of mild cross-eyes are relatively mild and may only exist in one eye, so many people do not notice whether they have cross-eyes in daily life. If you find yourself experiencing the following symptoms, you may have mild cross-eyes:
1. When looking at something, one eye sees something higher or lower than the other eye, shifts left or right, or rotates;
2. Sudden eyes feel tired and blurred vision;
3. Do not watch with one eye or close one eye when your eyes are used for a long time, such as watching TV.
In addition, you can also observe whether there are any abnormalities in your eyeballs in front of the mirror. Normal people\’s eyes should be concentrated in the same position, while patients with cross-eyes may have one eye higher, further to the left or right.
Aspect 2: Use eye exercises for prevention and treatment
For mild cross-eyes, eye exercises are a very effective method of prevention and treatment. Eye exercises include the following actions:
1. Focus training: stare at a distant object with your eyes wide open for 10 seconds, then suddenly shift your gaze, then focus on a nearby object, and keep it for 10 seconds;
2. Exposure to sunlight: You can choose an appropriate time to go outdoors to receive sunlight so that your eyes can get a certain amount of light;
3. Acupressure around the eyes: Apply 10 times every morning, noon and evening.
If you often use electronic devices such as computers and mobile phones in your daily life, it is recommended to perform eye exercises every hour and reduce the number of sleep blinks to less than 5 times.
Aspect 3: Wear professional glasses
For those who already suffer from cross-eyes, wearing professional cross-eye glasses or visual training equipment is also a good treatment method. These devices can help cross-eyed patients correct distorted vision by adjusting the optical angle, improve the viewing experience and reduce fatigue.
Please note that when purchasing glasses or training equipment, be sure to consult a professional doctor, as different levels of cross-eyes require different equipment and treatment options.
Aspect 4: Surgical treatment
For those patients with severe cross-eye symptoms who are not suitable for eye exercises or professional glasses, surgical treatment is one of the most effective treatments. Surgical treatment can correct cross-eyes by adjusting the tension of the eyeball muscles. Generally speaking, the success rate of surgical treatment of cross-eyes is relatively high, but there are also certain risks. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a professional doctor to decide whether surgical treatment is suitable.
Summary
Mild cross-eyes are common in daily life. If treated in time, the symptoms can be alleviated and avoided.avoid serious consequences. This article mainly introduces how to correctly identify mild cross-eyes, as well as various treatment options, including eye exercises, wearing professional glasses, surgical treatment, etc. If you have symptoms of cross-eyes in your daily life, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for early treatment.
