What Causes Squint?
Several factors can lead to squint, affecting both children and adults. Understanding the cause helps determine the best treatment approach.
Common Causes:
Genetic Factors
Hereditary reasons and family history of squint
Muscle Weakness
Weakness or imbalance in the eye muscles
Neurological Issues
Nerve problems controlling eye muscles, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome
Vision Problems
Poor vision due to cataracts, glaucoma, or refractive errors
Pencil Push-Up Exercise
This simple exercise helps improve eye coordination:
- Hold a pencil at arm's length
- Focus on a letter or mark on it
- Slowly bring it toward your nose
- Keep it in focus throughout
- Stop if it becomes blurry or double
Doing this daily can help improve binocular vision and strengthen eye muscles.
Early Treatment is Key
If untreated, squint can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye), where the brain ignores signals from the misaligned eye, causing permanent vision loss.