Does your child’s eyes show different directions of turning where one eye bends towards different directions as the other eye faces directly forward? Aligning only one eye in different directions from the other could point to squint or strabismus.
Early identification of squint together with relevant medical treatment proves essential for handling the condition alongside the avoidance of long-term vision disturbances.
What is Squint?
The condition known as squint develops when your eyes fail to match their positions to view the same target. Such improper eye alignment causes the eyes to observe objects from different locations. When brain function suppresses images coming from the misaligned eye amblyopia (lazy eye) may result if treatment is not provided.
The following indicators show squint in children:
- The eyes show an appearance of looking at separate angles.
- Eye blinking and eye-rubbing occur often among these patients.
- When attempting to see better children might shift their head or tilt it to various angles.
- Difficulty judging distances.
- The eye shows single stability when turning inwards, outwards, upwards or downwards.
The Importance of Early Detection
Squint management depends heavily on noticing symptoms early in order to be effective. Untreated squint can lead to:
- Amblyopia: Reduced vision in the weaker eye.
- Loss of depth perception: Difficulty judging distances.
- Social and emotional challenges: Self-consciousness due to appearance.
Treatment Options Available
The appropriate treatment of squint relies on the individual condition of each child since multiple effective treatment options exist. These include:
- People who need eyeglasses or contact lenses sometimes eliminate squint development since these treatments manage refractive vision problems.
- The practice of wearing eye patches helps the weaker eye become stronger through exercise so it builds visual strength.
- Eye exercises provide useful benefits to improve muscle strength and coordination between eyes.
- Some children might need surgical intervention to fix their eye muscle imbalance.
Conclusion
The Retina Centre employs skilled ophthalmologists who execute complete eye exams to detect squint in children alongside its subsequent management. Our staff designs healthcare plans that address individual requirements of each child. Our team establishes a safe environment designed specifically for children to give them a pleasant examination experience.
Don’t delay! Contact us right now if your child shows symptoms of squint.