Squint is a common eye disorder, the patients of which are often labelled cross-eyed. The scientific name for squint is Strabismus, or hypertropia relayed by Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM), stating that ...

The treatment of strabismus depends on the specific signs and symptoms experienced by the patient. The severity and impact on quality of life also guide the treatment decisions. The initial step in ...

Dr. Kazlas answers the question: 'How Is Strabismus Treated?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: How is strabismus treated, and what are the risks/benefits of these treatment strategies? Answer: There ...

People with squint eyes experience a condition in which their eyes don't look at the same place at the same time. One eye may be focused forward, while the other is turned upward, downward, inward, or ...

Squint, which is also known as cross eye is a sign of fortune — the popular myth still prevails in many parts of Bangladesh and people take it for granted. Many people have the misconception that ...

Botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional incisional surgery in correcting strabismus, a condition characterised by misalignment of the eyes. By temporarily ...

The overall incidence rate of strabismus or squint eye in India is 4% to 6%. However, it goes up to 30% to 40% in premature babies. PUNE: The overall incidence rate of strabismus or squint eye in ...

As a child I had a bad squint, which was finally operated on after years of patching and eye exercises. I have no 3D vision and poor eyesight as a result. My 5 1/2 month old has just been referred to ...

Strabismus refers to the condition where, when a person is looking at an object, one eye looks directly at the object while the other eye is looking elsewhere. Pediatric strabismus is a common ...