Squint Treatment

–  Signs – Misalignment of Eyes.
– Symptoms – Blurred vision in one or both eyes.

-Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) can develop (A condition where brain ignores signals)
– One eye or both eyes point to different directions.
– Some Children turn their face or tilt their head in specific direction in order to use their eyes together.
– Children sometimes experience double vision or confusion while looking at something.
– Frequent Eye rubbing, sensitivity to light.
– Extensive tearing.

The major cause of SQUINT are either a nerve injury or dysfunction of the muscles controlling the eyes.
The other possible causes are:
– Congenital SQUINT – A family H/O SQUINT.
– Long Sight – develops as the eyes ‘ over focus ‘ in order to see clearly.
– Childhood illnesses – SQUINT may develop in  case of measles or Chickenpox.
– Nerve damage – A difficult delivery of a body or illness which may damage a nerve.
– Injuries.

– A careful history is important while diagnosing the SQUINT
– Ocular Examination includes visual Acuity, Determination of Refractive Error, Refraction, Cyclopegia.
– Evaluation of Motor status.
– Evaluation of sensory status.
– Anterior and posterior segment Examination.

– SQUINT due to refractive error are corrected by prescribing suitable spectacles.
– Ambylopia treated with occlusion therapy.
– Eye drops and Eye Exercises.
– Surgical treatment is only used if other treatment are not effective. It can   realign the eyes and restore binocular vision.