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Examining association of crossed eyes condition in children with mood, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia

JAMA Ophthalmology

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

What The Study Did: The findings of this study that included 12 million children suggests a moderate association between strabismus (crossed eyes) and anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depressive disorder.

Authors: Stacy L. Pineles, M.D., M.S., of the University of California, Los Angeles, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2022.0137)

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