about Squint
A squint, also known as strabismus, is when the eyes do not align properly. While the other eye focuses on something, one eye turns inwards (esotropia), upwards (hypertropia), downwards (hypotropia), or outwards (exotropia). This is usually due to the extraocular muscles, which control the movement of the eye and the eyelid, not cooperating. As a result, both eyes cannot focus on the same object at the same time. Squint also prevents binocular vision, making it difficult for the person to appreciate depth perception.
Early detection of squint will allow for more effective treatment. Treatment is usually recommended to correct a squint because it is unlikely to improve on its own and may cause additional problems if not treated early on. If left untreated, it can lead to amblyopia, also known as "lazy eye," in which the brain begins to ignore input from one of the eyes in order to avoid double vision.
