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This condition, found in infants, usually resolves by itself over time.
Falsely misaligned eyes, also called pseudostrabismus, is a condition found in infants.
Infants with the condition appear to have crossed eyes when the eyes are truly straight.
The cause for this is a wide bridge of the nose between the eyes or extra folds of skin between the nose and the inside of the eye.
Most children outgrow this, but parents should contact a doctor for an exam.
A pediatric eye doctor can tell whether the child has pseudostrabismus, or if the eyes are truly crossed.
Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
Reviewed 3/13/2023
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