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Squint (Strabismus)

Newborn eye alignment establishes at 3–4 weeks; misalignment beyond 1 month requires evaluation.
A squint is a condition where the eyes look in different directions — permanently or occasionally.
Caused by lack of coordination among the six muscles controlling eye movement.
Can also be caused by refractive error, long-sightedness (hyperopia), or poor vision in one eye.

Treatment Goals

Treatment

Preservation or restoration of vision

Straightening of the eyes

Restoration of binocular vision

Refractive error is treated first — glasses are prescribed. Accommodative squint (caused by long-sightedness) may be fully corrected by glasses alone.

Amblyopia (lazy eye) is treated with patching of the stronger eye, with parental cooperation essential for success.

Surgical correction strengthens or weakens the relevant eye muscles to restore proper alignment.

Early correction is essential — if left untreated beyond age 10, squint leads to amblyopia, eye strain, headaches, and abnormal head posture.

Squint will never correct by itself. The earlier the treatment the better the result.