Strabismus and Pediatric Psychiatric Illness: A Literature Review

Purpose: This literature review aims to investigate the potential association between strabismus and mental illness among children. Materials: The search was conducted in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases using a wide range of search terms related to strabismus, mental disorders, psychiatric illness, childhood, and adolescence. Results: Eleven published studies were included in this review. The findings from this review suggest an association between strabismus and mental illness. Negative attitudes and social bias against children with strabismus were also noted. Conclusions: These findings should alert healthcare providers to counsel children and their caregivers regarding the risk for mood disorders in children with strabismus and to consider mental health screening and referral as needed.

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This literature review explores the potential correlation between strabismus and mental illness among children. A thorough search was conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar databases using various search terms related to strabismus, mental disorders, psychiatric illness, childhood, and adolescence. The review includes eleven published studies, which suggest an association between strabismus and mental illness, along with negative attitudes and social bias towards children with strabismus. These findings highlight the importance of healthcare providers counseling children and their caregivers about the risk of mood disorders in children with strabismus, as well as considering mental health screening and referral when necessary.