Quick Answer: Squint, or strabismus, is a condition in which the eyes do not point at the same target together — one eye may turn inward, outward, upward or downward. It can affect children and adults.
If the brain begins to ignore the input from a misaligned eye, that eye can develop poor vision, known as amblyopia, or lazy eye. Early assessment gives the best chance of good vision.
Treatment may include glasses, patching or orthoptic exercises, prism lenses, Botox injection in selected cases, or eye muscle surgery to realign the eyes.
Read more in our guide to squint in children and our squint treatment page.
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