Question 1

okay to have convergent squint?

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Sometimes-usually no: In this condition the eyes turn inwards.  In childhood it should be evaluated, pathology eliminated or treated, and measures such as patching to bring the vision up for both eyes are used.  Eye straightening surgery is commonly required.  If this happens in an adult, it is usually due to muscle paralysis and double vision can result.  See your ophthalmologist to evaluate.

Question 2

what can i do about a convergent squint?

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Exam, possibly surg: Misaligned eyes, also called strabismus, causes symptoms of appearance problems, and sometimes double vision. First step is an eye exam to determine the cause and duration of the problem. Has it been this way since childhood? There are generally successful eye muscle operations to correct strabismus if the appearance is bothersome to the patient, and other neurologic causes have been ruled out.

Question 3

i  am wearing spectacles and  sometimes i also do the exercise of eyes but there is still  a convergent squint in my eyes .my age is 17 years .?

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Squint: You should be evaluated by a doctor who does strabismus surgery to correct the squint.

Question 4

how does squinting improve your eyesight?

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Pinhole effect: Squinting narrows the space between the lids and eliminates stray light, allowing the direct rays to focus on the back of your eye, improving the focus.  In the clinic we use a device with many pinholes in it to measure visual potential and you do something similar with squinting.  It unfortunately eliminates much of the light so it is not a practical device.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: squinting?

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Squinting: Squinting =  to look with eyes partially closed.

Question 6

i am getting headaches from squinting. why?

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Needs eyes checked: Since you are squinting to see, you may need glasses, so have it checked with eye doctor.

Question 7

do you operate on a squint?

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Using this site: To get the most from this site you need to describe a health issue in detail followed by a  clear related question.What you mean by squint is not clear nor is the reason behind your question. Since most of the physicians responding on this site are located in the US, what we do here may not be the practice in your country. You are welcome to start over. Posts are not linked so each needs all info

Question 8

what causes a squint, if you were not born with it?

Accepted Answer

STRABISMUS: Squinting  or malalignment of the eyes .Left untreated, 50 percent of children will have visual loss due to amblyopia.

Question 9

how do you treat a squint (strabismus)?

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Glasses, surgery: Strabismus can be treated in a number of ways:  glasses, contacts, vision therapy or surgery.

Question 10

why do i have a constant squint in my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Few possibilities: If you find yourself squinting to see things better, you likely have some kind of vision problem, and a trip to your ophthalmologist will determine if it can be corrected with glasses, or if it represents something more serious. If you mean that your eye is squinting involuntarily due to bright light, or that your eyes look different from each other, your doctor should be able to diagnose that too.

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