Condition
Squint (Strabismus)
Expert squint treatment for children and adults.
About this Condition
Strabismus (squint) is a condition where the eyes are not aligned and point in different directions. One eye may turn inward (esotropia), outward (exotropia), upward, or downward. In children, untreated squint leads to amblyopia. In adults, it causes diplopia (double vision) and affects quality of life. Treatment ranges from glasses and patching to botulinum toxin injection and corrective strabismus surgery.
Signs & Symptoms
Visibly misaligned eyes
One eye turning in, out, up, or down
Double vision (adults)
Head tilting or face turning to compensate
Closing one eye in bright light
Poor depth perception
Causes & Risk Factors
- Refractive error (accommodative esotropia)
- Weak extraocular muscles
- Neurological conditions
- Family history of squint
- Prematurity or low birth weight
- Post-surgical or post-trauma
Treatment Options
- 1
Complete orthoptic and ocular motility assessment
- 2
Glasses correction for refractive squint
- 3
Patching therapy (occlusion) for amblyopia
- 4
Botulinum toxin injection
- 5
Strabismus surgery under general anaesthesia
- 6
Post-surgical orthoptic rehabilitation
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should squint be treated?
The earlier the better. Squint and amblyopia treatment is most effective under 7 years of age when the visual system is still developing. However, adults also benefit from treatment for cosmesis and diplopia.
Will my child need surgery?
Not always. Many squints are corrected with glasses alone. Surgery is recommended when glasses do not achieve alignment, or for large-angle squints.
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