Strabismus is best described as?

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Strabismus means the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. One eye may turn in, out, up, or down while the other eye looks at the same target, so the eyes appear to be “crossed” or misdirected. This isn’t about blurred vision or cataracts, which involve focusing or the lens, respectively. Double vision can occur when both eyes send different images, but the defining feature of strabismus is the sideways or rotational misalignment. In children, this misalignment can lead the brain to ignore input from the misaligned eye, potentially causing amblyopia if not addressed.