Socio medical Difficulties of Strabismus In Childhood

Authors

  • Minevere Rashiti University of Prishtina, Department of Sociology, Rr. George Bush, 10 000 Prishtina, Kosovo
  • Kaltrina Zahiti University Hospital Basel,Eye Clinic, Mittlere Strasse 91,4056 Basel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v16i2.31937

Keywords:

Strabismus, Psychosocial problems, Education, Sociomedicine, Sociology

Abstract

Strabismus congenital or aquired deviation of eye position may lead to severe psychosocial problems in childhood and puberty. Depression, interpersonal difficulties in relationships, abuse and mistreatment in school, work, sports and play and feelings of sadness as well as inferiority might be due to deviation of one or both eyes. Consequent ophthalmic examination are necessary to detect and treat strabismus to provide affected children a healthy and happy childhood.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.16(2) 2017 p.194-195

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Minevere Rashiti, University of Prishtina, Department of Sociology, Rr. George Bush, 10 000 Prishtina, Kosovo



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Published

2017-03-23

How to Cite

Rashiti, M., & Zahiti, K. (2017). Socio medical Difficulties of Strabismus In Childhood. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 16(2), 194–195. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v16i2.31937

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2017)

Section

Review Article

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