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Squint eye

2015-09-09 09:34:36
My baby is 2 months 1 week old. Have noticed that his right eye is wide/big & his left eye is small. At times feels that his right eye is squint. Can I know if he has squint eyes or any other prob? Is it normal ? Have heard saying that it gets set right after 6 months. Is that true? M worried .
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Hello. It is good you have noticed your babies eyes. As per your description there are few things which should be ruled out 1 Squint 2 Ptosis (Drooping of eyelids) 3 Glaucoma it is very important that your baby is examined as soon as possible as early detection of any of the above problems can help in betterment of the vision. Do not wait. You may contact me on 9920647903/ 02228336688 Dr Vinit or take opinion of a paediatric ophthalmologist nesr you.

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