Squint

Squint is relatively common in children, and 2-3% of the population are born with a squint. Treatment is advisable as soon as possible, and can be most effective in very young children.

In order to focus both eyes on an object all the eye muscles of each eye must be balanced and work together. When one eye turns, that eye is not focused properly which can lead to a deterioration of vision in the squinting eye.

If your child has been diagnosed with a squint, it will be managed or treated by one or more of:

• Patching
• Surgery
• Glasses

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