Adult Strabismus
HIGHLIGHTED FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CARE
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Overview
Title
Adult Strabismus
Authoring Organization
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publication Month/Year
September 23, 2019
Last Updated Month/Year
July 28, 2023
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Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
Perform a clinical examination and ancillary testing as indicated to diagnose the cause of strabismus. Counsel the patient on the diagnosis and treatment options. Consult other medical providers if the diagnosis indicates the need for multidisciplinary management. Establish priorities in the goal-directed management of strabismus (improved eye contact and appearance of alignment, enhancing binocular potential, or reduction or resolution of diplopia and/or compensatory head posture. Inform the patient's primary care and other health care providers of the diagnosis and treatment plan.
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Outpatient
Intended Users
Optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening, Diagnosis, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D005128 - Eye Diseases, D013285 - Strabismus
Keywords
Strabismus, cross-eyed, eye misalignment
Source Citation
Dagi, L. R., Velez, F. G., Holmes, J. M., Pineles, S. L., Archer, S. M., Strominger, M. B., … Kerr, N. C. (2019). Adult Strabismus Preferred Practice Pattern®. Ophthalmology. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2019.09.023