FAQS
What is squint?
A squint, or strabismus, is a condition in which the eyes do not align properly. One eye turns inwards, upwards, downwards, or outwards, while the other one focuses at one spot.
How to judge at home if your child has squint?
In children affected eye might turn in towards the nose or outwards or less commonly upwords or downwards Intans sometimes look like this from birth , they need an eye evaluation to rule out true or pseudosquint around 3-4 month age . If the squint is constant,might need erliy examination.
Why early correction is advised ?
Squints in children > 7 years old may impair visual development of the affected eye. Unless treated before the age of 7–8 years, this can become permanent. The fixating eye will see clearly, while the deviating eye will have reduced visual acuity permanently and underdevloped 3-d vision.
What are the treatment options ?
Treatment options .
• Glases - some type of squint can be corrected by glasses only others need surgical correction.
• Special glasses in some cases - prismatic glasses.
• Exercises.
• Surgery.
Can it be corrected?
Yes. Treatment for squint is possible but the treatment must begin as early as possible for best chances of improvement.
Is there any age bar to treat squint?
Squint can also be corrected in adulthood but giving cosmetic results only with no improvement in vision or 3-d perception if treated timely in adulthood.