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Cross eyed in my 2 year old

I just picked up my 2 year old daughter from child care where her carer's said my daughter was looking shy with her head down and when they asked her to sit down for lunch, she looked up but her eyes were looking out  the corner of each eye, in opposite directions. So this is not exactly cross eyed but in fact I guess the opposite. The carer's got quite a fright and called her to stop it. They clapped in front of her and she then snapped out of it and went back to normal. This happened twice in the same day. Should I be concerned about this? I haven't seen it personally but am keeping my eye out for it. The carer's said she did not laugh after she did it on both occasions, so she wasn't joking around, could it be an eye problem or seizure??? Am worried! She apparently was happy and care free the rest of the day! Would love some advice or feedback if you have seen this happen to another toddler.
Kindest Regards,
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233488 tn?1310693103
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best of luck
JCH MD
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Thank you very much for your quick response John!

Will get my daughter checked out asap!

Kindest Regards!
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233488 tn?1310693103
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Your child is not doing this as a joke nor does she have conscious control of it. The condition is called intermittent exotropia sometimes ingraciously called intermittent "wall-eyes".   Ask your pediatrician to refer you to an ophthalmologist. This will require observation for the next 15 years or so to determine if glasses, patching, exercise, or surgery is indicated.

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