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Squint found in left eye

2022-01-13 10:35:17
Last one week found squint,  not continuously. But rarely in a day three to four times... Please let me know surgery is mandatory or any other treatment available without surgery. Since he is too young just 4 years Please guide
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Hii.. Let the child undergo complete squint evaluation. Not always the surgery is required. It depends on the type of squint. So visit your nearby ophthalmologist for the evaluation.
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In children intermittent squint is sometimes observed, in broad bridge of nose,muscle weakness and refractory error. Please consult an ophthalmologist.

Answered2022-01-13 11:30:17

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