Squint Eye

Squint Eye Latest News

A recent study estimated that horizontal strabismus affects 1.81% of the global population, or about 138.5 million people.  

About Squint Eye

• It is medically known as strabismus.
• It is a condition in which the two eyes do not align properly.
• It can affect children and adults and, when it develops during childhood, can interfere with the normal development of vision.
• In this condition one eye may turn inwards towards the nose (esotropia), outwards (exotropia), upwards or downwards, while the other eye remains focused on an object.
• Causes of Squint Eye
  • Strabismus occurs when the systems that control eye movement and alignment do not work properly together. 
  • Genetic factors can play a role, and children with a family history of strabismus are at higher risk.
  • It is also more common in children with certain neurological or developmental conditions. Being born prematurely or with low birth weight are recognised risk factors.
  • In adults, strabismus can develop due to conditions such as diabetes, thyroid eye disease, stroke, neurological disorders or trauma.
• Symptoms of Squint Eye
  • The most obvious sign is that the eyes appear to point in different directions.
  • Some children may close one eye in bright light, tilt or turn their head to see, or have difficulty judging distances.
  • Adults may experience double vision, blurred vision, eye strain, headaches or difficulty with depth perception. 
• Treatment: Glasses are often the first treatment when a refractive error contributes to the misalignment. Surgery may be needed when glasses and other treatments do not adequately correct the misalignment. 

Source: TH

‹ ›