Sriwijaya Journal of Ophthalmology
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Sriwijaya Journal of Ophthalmology

Psychosocial Impact and Quality of Life in Children with Strabismus

Bima Ryanda Putra (Department of Ophtalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya/Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2022

Abstract

Strabismus is a condition due to misalignment of the visual axis of the eyes, also known as a squint. Squint eyes can be clearly seen by others, and give symptoms such as double vision or blurred vision. In a systematic review study revealed that 1 in every 50 people suffer from strabismus, and this disorder greatly affects their quality of life. Psychological impacts on people with strabismus can be caused by environmental factors, such as the non-acceptance of strabismus sufferers in the social environment. If strabismus is not treated in a timely manner in children, besides cosmetic consequences, it can have a dramatic impact on learning abilities, impairing their physiological and psychological performance, ultimately affecting their development and maturity. In particular, a positive effect of strabismus surgery has been demonstrated post strabismus surgery.

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sjo

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Sriwijaya Journal of Opthalmology (SJO) is a peer-reviewed, scientific publication that welcomes the submission of original, previously unpublished manuscripts directed to ophthalmologists and visual science specialists describing clinical investigations, clinical observations, and clinically ...