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How to correct my 8 months old daughter's squint?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My daughter is 8 months old. She is having a squint or misaligned eyes. Please let me know the treatment.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

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DOMS

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Dr. Vaibhev Mittal is a skilled Ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. He is dedicated to preserving and improving vision while providing compassionate, patient-centered eye care.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

First, we need to check if the squint is a true squint or pseudo squint. If it is a true squint then, the first step is cycloplegic refraction. We will instill Atropine ointment for three days, and then we will check if any glasses are required or not. If there is a significant refractive error, then we will prescribe glasses. Moreover, we will try to see the vision of both the eyes by occlusion test.If true squint is present in the absence of refractive error, then we will only operate. Please feel free to ask more queries. I would be happy to answer them. Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 18, 2017
Reviewed At July 6, 2023

Education:

DOMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal is a skilled Ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. He is dedicated to preserving and improving vision while providing compassionate, patient-centered eye care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

DOMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal is a skilled Ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. He is dedicated to preserving and improving vision while providing compassionate, patient-centered eye care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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