Squint (strabismus)

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Squint Squint

What is Squint ?

Squint — also known as hypertropia and crossed eyes — is misalignment of the eyes, causing one eye to deviate inward (esotropia) toward the nose, or outward (exotropia), while the other eye remains focused.

Causes of Squint

Infections
Genetic Factors
Developmental delays
Cerebral palsy
Trauma during birth
Other brain or nerve problems

Signs and symptoms of a squint in children

Crossed eyes.
Uncoordinated eye movements.
Double vision.
Vision in only one eye, with loss of depth perception.

Types of squint and diagnosis

Exotropia – when the eye is directed outwards
Esotropia – when the eye is directed inwards
Hypertropia – when the eye is directed upwards
Hypotropia – when the eye is directed downwards

Treatment for squints

Spectacles
Eye exercises.
Surgery

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