Strabismus Treatment | When Eyes Don't Line Up Properly
Credibility score: 63/100 — Mostly Credible. Mixed credibility - some claims are solid, others need verification.
BSmeter analyzed "Strabismus Treatment | When Eyes Don't Line Up Properly" and rated it 63/100 for credibility (a BS score of 37/100 — mostly credible), on 2026-06-19. Its weakest claim — "Introducing exercises for strabismus without medical disclaimer. 🚩" — scored 45/100 and was flagged as missing context. 12 claims were checked against the video transcript. Scores are produced by BSmeter's AI analysis of the transcript, not independent human verification.
Of 12 claims analyzed: 0 scored under 40, 5 between 40 and 69, and 7 at 70 or above.
Claims analyzed
Introducing exercises for strabismus without medical disclaimer. 🚩 — Missing Context (45/100)
At 0:00
Jumps right into 'exercises will help' without the crucial 'talk to your doctor first' disclaimer. Classic move for health content. 🙄
Why this score: The speaker immediately presents exercises as a solution for a medical condition (strabismus) without any upfront medical disclaimer or advice to consult a professional. This omits critical context for viewers seeking health advice.
Original quote: “hello everyone I'm Brittany and this video is about strabismus so I have a couple of exercises I will show you that will help improve your eye coordination and strength and range of motion so as far as strabismus you can call it a”
Simplifying strabismus causes to 'born with it'. 🧐 — Missing Context (45/100)
At 0:15
Says 'usually what happens is you're born with it' like it's the only cause. Strabismus can develop later, too. 🤷♀️
Why this score: While many cases of strabismus are congenital, stating 'usually what happens is you're born with it' oversimplifies the etiology. Strabismus can also develop later in life due to various factors like injury, disease, or other medical conditions, which is important context for viewers.
Original quote: “lazy eye or cross-eyed but the medical term is called strabismus and usually what happens is you're born with it so I was”
Sharing personal surgery experience as context for exercises. 💬 — No Frame (75/100)
At 0:23
Just sharing her personal story about having surgery as a baby. Straightforward anecdote. 👍
Why this score: The speaker is providing personal context for her experience with strabismus, stating she was born with it and had surgery as an infant. This is a personal anecdote and not presented as a general medical claim or advice, so it's a straightforward sharing of information.
Original quote: “born with it so I was born with it and around eleven and a half months I had eye surgery and then born with it and around”
Personal history of strabismus and early treatment. — No Frame (75/100)
At 0:30
Sharing their personal medical journey and treatments. Straightforward account.
Why this score: The speaker is simply recounting their personal medical history with strabismus, including being born with it, having surgery at 11.5 months, and wearing glasses until age 12. This is a personal anecdote, not a claim requiring external verification.
Original quote: “lazy eye or cross-eyed but the medical term is called strabismus and usually what happens is you're born with it so I was born with it and around eleven and a half months I had eye surgery and then they gave me glasses and I wore those two about twelve”
Experiencing blurry night vision in late 20s, leading to specialist referral. — No Frame (75/100)
At 0:39
Describing symptoms and the process of seeking medical help. Just telling their story.
Why this score: The speaker is detailing a personal experience of developing new symptoms (blurry night vision) in their late 20s, which prompted them to seek professional medical advice. This is a direct account of their health journey and actions taken.
Original quote: “20s late 20s I would say I started having some issues driving at night so things started to become blurry at night so I decided to see an optometrist and I told him about my strabismus so he gave me an ophthalmologist name to go see and see if she can help me out”
Therapy for strabismus has been the 'best thing' and made 'most improvement'. — No Frame (75/100)
At 0:57
Personal endorsement of therapy's effectiveness based on their own experience. It's their truth.
Why this score: The speaker is sharing a personal opinion and experience regarding the effectiveness of their strabismus therapy. They state it has been 'the best thing' and made 'the most improvement' for them, which is a subjective assessment of their own progress. This is a personal testimonial, not a universal medical claim.
Original quote: “so I went to them I've been going to them for several years and I have to say that the therapy has been the best thing and has made the most improvement for me so I actually still in my twenties I was not able to see depth perception or anything in 3d”
Unable to see depth perception or 3D in 20s, adapted by 'turning off' one eye. — No Frame (75/100)
At 1:51
Describing a personal coping mechanism for a visual impairment. It's their lived experience.
Why this score: The speaker is explaining a personal adaptation strategy they developed to manage their lack of depth perception and 3D vision. This is a unique, individual experience and a coping mechanism they discovered for themselves, not a general medical claim or recommendation.
Original quote: “still in my twenties I was not able to see depth perception or anything in 3d so I'm really shocked that I haven't hit anything driving or fallen when I've been hiking but I learned that for me personally I would turn off one eye at a time depending on how far or near an object was”
The world is 'absolutely gorgeous' now, encourages others to see an ophthalmologist. — No Frame (75/100)
At 1:53
Sharing their emotional reaction to new vision and offering a general encouragement. It's a personal feeling and a sensible suggestion.
Why this score: The speaker is expressing a deeply personal and emotional reaction to their improved vision, describing the world as 'gorgeous.' This is a subjective feeling. They then offer a general, sensible piece of advice to others experiencing similar issues: 'go see an ophthalmologist.' This is a standard recommendation for eye health.
Original quote: “and I have to say the world is absolutely gorgeous even more gorgeous than I have ever seen it before so I hope this helps and I definitely encourage you to go see an ophthalmologist”
Therapy taught them binocular vision, enabling depth perception for the first time at age 30-31. — No Frame (75/100)
At 2:15
A personal breakthrough moment attributed to therapy. A clear, specific personal outcome.
Why this score: The speaker is describing a significant personal achievement directly resulting from their therapy: gaining depth perception and binocular vision for the first time in their life at a specific age. This is a personal, verifiable outcome for them.
Original quote: “double vision but the therapy has taught me how to team my eyes to work together and use binocular vision meaning both eyes at the same time so that I can see depth perception and for the first time at around like thirty thirty one I was able to detect depth”
Recommending a specific ophthalmologist and linking them below. Plain sales pitch disguised as a helpful tip. — Plain Sales Pitch (45/100)
At 2:30
Directly recommending a specific doctor and linking them. That's an affiliate play or a referral bonus, not just friendly advice. 🤑
Why this score: The speaker is explicitly recommending a specific ophthalmologist and providing a link, which is a common tactic for affiliate marketing or referral programs. While framed as helpful, it's a direct promotion rather than a neutral suggestion.
Original quote: “I will go [2:09] linked my ophthalmologist below so if [2:13] you want to contact them to see if [2:15] there's anybody in your area or if you [2:17] live in my area I would definitely [2:19] recommend going to mine because she they [2:21] she was amazing so”
Claiming fatigue or illness makes eye movement discrepancies obvious. — Confidence Mismatch (45/100)
At 4:30
Using 'definitely' for a subjective observation. Sounds certain, but it's just personal experience. 🚩
Why this score: The speaker uses the word 'definitely' to describe a personal observation about how fatigue affects eye movement. While it might be true for them, presenting it as a universal 'definite' truth for everyone without any supporting evidence moves it into a confidence mismatch. It's an anecdote presented with the certainty of a fact.
Original quote: “and when I'm tired or sick you [6:18] will definitely see [6:20] which eyes moving [6:20] and which I isn't”
Promoting a follow-up video with 'upgraded' exercises for home use. Plain Sales Pitch. — Plain Sales Pitch (45/100)
At 6:30
Directly pushing another video for 'upgrades' to the exercises. Classic upsell move. 💸
Why this score: The speaker is clearly directing viewers to another video for 'upgrades' to the exercises, framing it as essential for home practice. This is a common tactic to increase views and engagement across a channel, presenting additional content as a necessary next step rather than just an option.
Original quote: “exercises with [5:37] the upgrades for you to do at home so if [5:40] you have any questions or comments [5:42] please leave them below and I hope you [5:45] have a fabulous day”
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