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The effects of strabismus on motor development

Andrew S Budning, Catherine Day, Dawn Pickering

    The American Orthoptic Journal
    |December 15, 2010
    PubMed

    Insights

    Strabismus surgery in children significantly improves motor development within days. Early eye alignment is crucial for achieving age-appropriate motor milestones, as shown by developmental assessments.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric ophthalmology
    • Developmental pediatrics
    • Motor development research

    Background:

    • Childhood blindness is linked to significant motor delays.
    • Limited research exists on strabismus treatment's impact on motor development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effect of strabismus surgery on motor development in young children.
    • To determine if early eye alignment influences motor milestone achievement.

    Main Methods:

    • Nine children with strabismus underwent eye alignment surgery.
    • Developmental milestones were assessed using the Bayley and modified Denver scales before and after surgery.

    Main Results:

    • All participants demonstrated developmental advancement within days of strabismus surgery.
    • The study observed immediate positive effects on motor development post-eye alignment.

    Conclusions:

    • Early eye alignment surgery in children with strabismus is vital for age-appropriate motor development.
    • Further large-scale studies are planned to objectively define the impact of strabismus surgery on motor development.
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