My sons sudden wondering eye

[Claudiamom]

My 6 year old boy's left eye/pupil seemed off center starting this past thursday.  
It has not straightened since. He's been squinting for a few months on and off. The optometrist checked him 2wks ago and vision was 20/20 with 1 eye maybe 20/25. Since thusday he's been squinting nonstop up close and far away. In good health otherwise. I have an appt next wk with opthomologist but wondering I there are any insights on why this sudden drift inward of his left eye. Help pls. Worried mom. Thanks  

[Claudiamom]

The opthamologist diagnosed him with congenital esotropia and mild amblyopia in left eye which is 20/25. We started the patch on his right eye for 2 hrs per day. My question is how successful is this and are there other avenues to correct or ensure amblyopia doesn't get worse.  I know surgery is an option but don't know the side effects. What challenges will he have in the future?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Far more likely a strabismus (squint) than brain tumor, much more likely.
JCH MD

[Claudiamom]

Thanks for the response. What does VIP stand for. One more question could it be stabismus? Is is possible brain tumor?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

I can't give you specifics. See the ophthalmologist. Its VIP.

JCH MD