Strabismus and balance in children research study

About the project and area of research

Strabismus, or misalignment of the eyes, is a relatively common childhood disorder with an incidence of about 4 per cent in children under 6 years. While it primarily affects the visual field and the perception of the environment, its effects on balance control are largely unexplored.

This research investigated whether balance control is affected in children with strabismus, as they grow and develop. Results will provide insight about the nature of compensatory postural adjustments taking place in children with this condition and whether an intervention is needed to improve balance in these children.

Sharing the findings of our research

Resources for our communities

We have now completed our research. We would like give a massive thank you of appreciation to the children and whanau who have taken part in our study, and to the clinicians, administrators and research assistants who have supported it.

We have worked with Science Communication students to produce an infographic that explains the findings of our research.

Strabismus infographic

Our Science Communication students have made a series of videos that help to explain more about how our visual systems work and the impact of strabismus on those.  We hope you enjoy them.