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| − | '''Strabismus''' is a complication where the [[eyes]] do not work together to see a single object. If the affected eye(s) are not used for a long period of time, strabismus can cause blurred or double vision and/or [[blindness]]. <ref>Stanley, Debbie. ''Coping with Vision Disorders''. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., New York. (2001)</ref> The word comes from the Greek "strabiss", meaning "to squint". | + | '''Strabismus''' is a complication where the [[eyes]] do not work together to see a single object. If the affected eye(s) are not used for a long period of time, strabismus can cause blurred or double vision and/or [[blindness]]. <ref>Stanley, Debbie. ''Coping with Vision Disorders''. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., New York. (2001)</ref> The word comes from the Greek συκδικ or "strabiss", meaning "to squint". |
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Revision as of 02:34, July 29, 2008
Strabismus is a complication where the eyes do not work together to see a single object. If the affected eye(s) are not used for a long period of time, strabismus can cause blurred or double vision and/or blindness. [1] The word comes from the Greek συκδικ or "strabiss", meaning "to squint".
References
- ↑ Stanley, Debbie. Coping with Vision Disorders. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., New York. (2001)