Squint Treatment
Congenital squintSometimes a baby is born with a squint, although it may not be obvious for a few weeks. In about half of such cases, there is a family history of squint or the need for glasses. The eye muscles are usually at fault. If squint is suspected, it is important that the baby be referred for accurate assessment at the earliest opportunity. Sometimes a baby has what is known as ‘pseudo squint’ which is related to the shape of the face, but a baby with a true squint will not grow out of it.Long sight (hypermetropia)Long sightedness can sometimes lead to a squint developing as the eyes ‘over-focus’ in order to see clearly. In an attempt to avoid double vision, the brain may automatically respond by ‘switching off’ the image from one eye and turning the eye to avoid using it. If left untreated, a ‘lazy eye’ (amblyopia) may result. The most common age for this type of squint to start is between 10 months and two years.Advance Squint TreatmentAdvance Squint TreatmentWhat can be done?Treating squint varies accordingly to the type of squint. An operation is not always needed. The main forms of treatment are:Glasses – to correct any sight problems, especially long sight.Occlusion – patching the good eye to encourage the weaker eye to be used. This is usually done under the supervision of an orthoptist.Eye drops – certain types of squint can be treated with the use of special eye drops.Surgery – this is used with congenital squints, together with other forms of treatment in older children, if needed. Surgery can be performed as early as a few months of age.Childhood illnessesSquint may develop following an illness such as measles or chickenpox. This may mean that a tendency to squint has been present but, prior to the illness, the child was able to keep his or her eye straight.Nerve damageIn some cases a difficult delivery of a baby or illness damaging a nerve can lead to a squint.How can I tell if my child has a squint?People often think that they can tell if a child has a squint if the eyes look unusual or the two eyes look different. This is not necessarily a squint. Symptoms of squint are often difficult to detect, especially in younger children. Older children may complain of eyesight problems such as double vision. You can get here squint treatment in indore with specialist doctors.If it is suspected that a child has a squint, your health visitor, child health clinic, GP or school doctor/nurse should be asked about a referral to an optometrist, ophthalmic medical practitioner or hospital eye clinic for assessment.Isn’t a squint just a cosmetic problem?Certainly the appearance can lead to problems for the child, but a squint is not merely a cosmetic problem. If left untreated, it can lead to a permanent visual defect in the squinting eye. Treating squint would be cosmetically desirable and glasses or surgery can give good results in many cases.
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