What are eye muscle disorders?

Also known as: eye movement disorders, strabismus, nystagmus

The motion of the eyes as a person moves them to look around is controlled by muscles. When these muscles don’t work properly, this is known as an eye muscle disorder or eye movement disorder. There are several different types.


Reviewed by: Zenia Aguilera, MD

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