Squint, also known as strabismus, is a condition where the eyes are misaligned and point in different directions. One eye may turn inward, outward, upward, or downward while the other remains focused. This misalignment can be constant or intermittent and may lead to vision problems such as double vision, lazy eye (amblyopia), or depth perception issues. Squint can affect both children and adults, and early treatment is essential for optimal results.

Causes of Squint

Squint can occur due to various reasons, including:

• Congenital Factors: Some infants are born with misaligned eyes due to improper muscle development.

• Refractive Errors: Uncorrected vision problems like high farsightedness can cause eye strain, leading to squint.

• Nerve Disorders: Issues with the nerves controlling eye muscles can lead to misalignment.

• Eye Muscle Imbalance: Weakness or overactivity in certain eye muscles can disrupt coordination.

• Injury or Trauma: Head or eye injuries can affect the muscles or nerves controlling eye movement.

Diagnosis and Evaluation

At Yashoda Nethralaya, a comprehensive eye examination is conducted to assess the type and severity of squint. This includes:

• Visual Acuity Test: Determines how well each eye can see.

• Cover Test: Identifies the direction of misalignment.

• Ocular Motility Test: Evaluates eye movement and muscle function.

• Refraction Test: Checks for underlying refractive errors.

• Binocular Vision Assessment: Determines if both eyes work together properly.

Treatment Options

The choice of treatment depends on the severity of the squint and its underlying cause. Options include:

• Glasses or Contact Lenses: Correcting refractive errors can help realign the eyes, especially in accommodative squint.

• Eye Patching: Used in children to strengthen the weaker eye and prevent amblyopia (lazy eye).

• Vision Therapy & Exercises: Special exercises can improve eye coordination and muscle control.

• Botox Injections: Temporarily weakens overactive muscles to improve alignment in some cases.

• Squint Surgery: If non-surgical treatments are ineffective, surgery may be performed to adjust the eye muscles, improving alignment and visual function.

Why Choose Yashoda Nethralaya for Squint Correction?

Our experienced specialists use advanced diagnostic techniques and treatment methods to provide personalized care for patients with squint. Whether through non-surgical methods or precise surgical correction, our goal is to restore proper eye alignment, improve vision, and enhance confidence in both children and adults.