Paediatric Opthalmology & Squint Treatment
What is Paediatric Ophthalmology?
Paediatric Ophthalmology focuses on diagnosing and treating eye conditions in children, including vision problems, eye alignment issues, and congenital eye diseases. Early eye care is essential for proper visual development in children.
What is Squint (Strabismus)?
Squint, also known as strabismus, is a condition where the eyes do not align properly, causing one eye to turn in, out, up, or down while the other eye looks straight ahead. If untreated, it can lead to lazy eye (amblyopia) and long-term vision issues.
Symptoms of Squint & Common Childhood Eye Problems:
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Misaligned eyes (one or both eyes turn in different directions)
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Blurred or double vision
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Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
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Poor depth perception
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Complaints of headaches or eye strain
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Difficulty in reading or focusing on objects
Causes:
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Uncorrected refractive errors (such as farsightedness)
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Muscle imbalance or weakness in the eye muscles
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Family history of squint or eye disorders
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Congenital (present since birth) conditions
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Neurological or developmental issues
Treatments Available:
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Glasses: Correcting refractive errors to align vision.
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Patching: Covering the stronger eye to improve the weaker one (for lazy eye).
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Eye Exercises: Strengthening eye muscles.
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Surgical Correction: Squint eye surgery to realign the eyes.
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Botox Injections: In selective cases to improve muscle balance.
Prevention & Early Care:
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Regular eye check-ups for children, especially if there is a family history of eye problems.
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Immediate consultation if you notice any eye misalignment or unusual behavior.
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Early intervention ensures better visual outcomes and reduces the risk of permanent vision loss.