Category: Eye Health
Question: My baby of 1yr 3monthd has a squint The opthamologist we saw has been checking him doing tests but hasnt given him any drug or eye drop Can squint be treated
Answer: Hello there
Sorry about baby It was a good call to have him reviewed by an ophalmologist as the treatment will depend on what is discovered during the assessment of the affected eyes as well as tests done
If the squint is of sudden onset it could point to causes like a recent disease process eg infections A longstanding squint could be as a result of eg developmental abnormalities of the eye muscles and its nerves or diseases that weaken the eye muscles among others
The ophthalmologist therefore has to assess the babys vision to see if its reduced or not his eye movements to assess the strength of the eye muscles and to even check the inside of the eye by use of an instrument
Now the treatment will depend on whats discovered If there is an underlying disease causing the squint whether inside the eye or not it is the disease that will be treated If he has decreased vision in the affected eyes that will be corrected too There is also role for surgery which aims to improve cosmetic appearance and to tighten or loosen the eye muscles 
Hope this helps