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I have pseudostrabismus. Is there any surgery to fix it? (Photo)

helloitstaraApr 24, 2016
Hello, I just had an appointment with an ophthalmologist because I was told I might have strabismus, but unfortunately it's pseudostrabismus, and he says there's nothing he can do for that. They move perfectly as a team. My eyes look like they are looking outward about 10 degrees (his words). Any possibility to make it better?

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Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
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