Eye

Squint (Strabismus) in a nutshell
Squint - a misalignment of the eyes - is usually the result of a problem with one or more of the muscles that move the eyes.

What are the different types of squint?
Are the eyes turned inwards or outwards?

How can a squint be treated?
it can be treated with eyeglasses, surgery or covering the strong eye.

How does a squint arise?
In order for the eyes to move together, the muscles in both eyes must be coordinated.

How is a squint diagnosed?
Strabismus = an eye that is not straight.

How is surgery for squint done?
The eyeball is never removed from the socket during any kind of eye surgery.