You may have heard it called 'lazy eye' or 'cast' according to the direction of the turn of the eye. The squint may be present all or only part of the time, in only one eye or alternating between the two eyes. There are a number of reasons. Some babies may appear to have a squint that is not a true squint. It is called 'epicanthus' and is caused by folds of skin on a wide nose.
Light rays fall beyond the retina.
Long sight corrected with spectacle lens. Light rays fall on the retina. Then the optometrist measures what lens is needed by shining a special light into the eye and seeing how its reflection is changed. Yes unless advised otherwise. In the Visual Assessment Department we specialise in children's care and hold a good selection of frames at competitive prices.