Squint (strabismus) Condition in which a person cannot align both eyes simultaneously. An eye can in, out, up or down. When the eye turns in, it is called - esotropia, when eyes turn out, it is called - exotropia, when the eye turns down, it is called a hypotropia and when the eye turns up, it is called - hypertropia. Causes · Weakened muscles or abnormal nerve impulses in the eye muscles. · Heritage. · Blurred or deficient vision, for any reason, such as cataracts, refractive errors, etc. · Strabismus can accompany some systemic illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis or thyroid disorders. What will happen if the child has cross eyes? Strabismus can lead to a "lazy eye" or amblyopia, in which the vision in the eye squinting decreases. Amblyopia is b...
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