Eye Misalignment & Movement Disorders
Overview
The Eye Misalignment & Movement Disorders team at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Surgical Institute provide state-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive follow-up for adults, children, and infants with misalignment and movement disorders of the eye.
The Integrated Surgical Institute treats patients with both congenital and acquired eye misalignment and movement disorders. Conditions addressed by the caregiver team include strabismus (crossed eyes), nystagmus (shaking eyes), and gaze limitations that may or not be associated with double vision (diplopia) or abnormal head positions.
A team of highly trained orthoptists (caregivers who specialize in eye movement disorders) and ophthalmologists employ advanced technologies and procedures to provide the highest standard of Patients First care for patients affected by this group of disorders.
What We Treat
The multidisciplinary Eye Misalignment & Movement Disorders team diagnose and treat a range of eye disorders. These include:
- Esotropia (inward eye misalignments, or strabismus)
- Exotropia (outward eye misalignments)
- Hypertropia (vertical eye misalignments)
- Nystagmus (shaking eyes)
- Amblyopia (lazy eye).
Diagnosis & Treatment
Treatment of Eye Misalignment & Movement Disorders
Based on examination findings, patients are offered one or more of the following types of treatment:
- Optical treatment (with glasses or contact lenses, including prism corrective lenses that aid with eye alignment)
- Medical treatment (with eye drops, patches, or exercises)
- Eye muscle surgery.
Meet Our Team
The Integrated Surgical Institute’s Eye Misalignment & Movement Disorders multidisciplinary team work together to provide the highest standard of care. Physicians with years of experience in their field evaluate patients in collaboration with orthoptists, and may also be supported by specialists from other Institutes, when needed.
Caregivers involved in patient care for this service include:
- Ophthalmologists
- Orthoptists
- Optometrists
- Nurses
- Technicians
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