The treatment will revolve around
• Straightening of the eyes
• Restoration of binocular vision
• Preservation or restoration of vision
- If there is a refractive error then that is treated first. If the squint ' is an Accommodative Squint this would be all that is required for correction. The eyes are checked for ambylopia and treated. The parents are involved in this procedure as their cooperation is vital for the success of the treatment. The squint is then treated surgically by strengthening or weakening the relevant muscles to restore balance and coordination.
- It is essential to correct squint at an early age to avoid amblyopia. If it is not corrected by 10 years squint leads to ambylopia resulting in severe eye strain, headaches and abnormal head posture. Squint will never correct by itself. The earlier the treatment the better the result.