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SQUINT (STRABISMUS) IN CHILDREN
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Refractive error like Hypermetropia (long sight) may lead to inward deviation of the eye (Convergent squint) and Myopia (short sight) may lead outward deviation of eye (Divergent squint). Therefore it is
Refractive error like Hypermetropia (long sight) may lead to inward deviation of the eye (Convergent squint) and Myopia (short sight) may lead outward deviation of eye (Divergent squint). Therefore it is
important in all the cases of squint, especially in children,
to have a thorough eye checkup to rule out any other cause of loss
of vision. Convergent squint can be corrected by giving plus lenses.
Divergent squint can be corrected by giving minus glasses.
When the eyes are not aligned properly, each of the eyes is focusing on a different object and sends signal to the brain. These two different images reaching the brain led to confusion and may have either of the two effects:
A child would ignore the image coming from the deviated eye, and thus sees only one image. But in the process, he loses the depth perception. This suppression of the image from the deviating eye results in poor development of vision in this eye, which is known as "amblyopia". It is important to treat the amblyopia before the surgery for squint. Occluding the good eye for prescribed number of hours/day treats it.
Vertical Squint :
Can be paralytic or nonparalytic. They are usually difficult to treat. Surgery may correct it or glasses with prism may have to be prescribed. Usually squint correction surgery is performed around the age of 5-6 years of age.
Before Surgery After Surgery
Last updated on 14-05-2001
When the eyes are not aligned properly, each of the eyes is focusing on a different object and sends signal to the brain. These two different images reaching the brain led to confusion and may have either of the two effects:
A child would ignore the image coming from the deviated eye, and thus sees only one image. But in the process, he loses the depth perception. This suppression of the image from the deviating eye results in poor development of vision in this eye, which is known as "amblyopia". It is important to treat the amblyopia before the surgery for squint. Occluding the good eye for prescribed number of hours/day treats it.
Vertical Squint :
Can be paralytic or nonparalytic. They are usually difficult to treat. Surgery may correct it or glasses with prism may have to be prescribed. Usually squint correction surgery is performed around the age of 5-6 years of age.
Before Surgery After Surgery
Last updated on 14-05-2001
Eye Care for Growing Children
In growing children, parents should take certain care like:
Child should not sit close to TV.
Child should not hold books close to the eyes.
Avoid exposure to sharp instruments.
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