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A squint, also known as strabismus, refers to a condition in which the coordination of the eyes is disturbed. In healthy persons, both the eyes point in the same direction and the focus of the eyes remains the same. But in case of a squint, the focus of one eye is correct while the other eye deviates. The affected eye can turn upward, downward, inward or outward. The extraocular muscles help in the movements of the eyeball. A squint develops due to the weakening of one or more extraocular muscles. It is a common condition in young children between the ages of 1 to 3 years, but it can affect adults too. Homeopathic treatment for squint is very effective for mild to moderate cases. They help in strengthening the eye muscles gently and naturally. Under this treatment, homeopathy medicines along with eye exercises provide the best assistance to the patient. But in severe cases of squint, homeopathic medicines provide supportive treatment in conjunction with the conventional mode. It helps in managing the symptoms related to vision. Homeopathy treatment for squint is natural and has no side effects. They are safe to use for all ages.
A detailed case taking is essential in every case. Case analysis helps in identifying the underlying cause as well as the characteristic symptoms of each case. These symptoms assist in the selection of the appropriate homeopathic medicine.
What are the Causes and Types of Squints?
A squint develops when the muscles of the eyes are not working properly. There are two types of causes leading to a squint. The first type of cause is congenital. In congenital cases, a squint is present from birth. Also, this condition may be present in other members of the family. The second type of cause is acquired, where a squint develops later in life. Acquired causes include an injury to the brain or nerves, hydrocephalus, viral infections like meningitis and measles, accidents, long untreated eye illnesses like hyper myopia or long-sightedness, myopia or short sightedness, or astigmatism, which is a defect in the shape of the cornea. It may also be present in premature babies or children with Down’s Syndrome and cerebral palsy.
Squints can be intermittent – where it appears only for some time or during certain activities. It can also be constant – where it is present continuously. There are different types of squints, depending on the direction of eye movement. The first is exotropic where the eye turns outward; the second is esotropic where the eye moves inward. These are also known as divergent and convergent squints respectively. The third type is hypotropia here the eye turns downward, and the last is hypertropia in which the eye rotates upward.
Signs and Symptoms of a Squint
Signs and symptoms vary from mild to severe depending on the underlying cause and duration of the squint. In newborns and infants, you may notice deviation of the eyes in the initial months of life. It may be temporary and arise due to tiring of the eye muscles. Generally, it goes away by itself. But if it persists, treatment is required. A squint is a very common cosmetic problem which when not treated properly may lead to permanent loss of vision. It may affect one or both eyes. As mentioned earlier, since the patient is unable to focus both eyes at one point, he may move his face or head in a particular direction to use the eyes together. Either the person may see with one eye or develop double vision, also known as lazy eye or amblyopia. There may also be a loss of deep perception.
Homeopathic Medicines for Squint
Top homeopathic medicines for squint are Physostigma, Jaborandi, Cyclamen, Gelsemium, Natrum Mur, Ruta, Alumina, Cicuta, and Stramonium. Physostigma is a top ranked homeopathic medicine for squint cases with short-sightedness. There may be profuse watery discharge the patient may complain of weakness in the eyes. Jaborandi is a highly recommended homeopathic medicine for squint with long-sightedness. In such cases, the eye turns upward and inward. Cyclamen is a useful homeopathic medicine for squint where the affected eye turns toward the nose. There may be a burning sensation in the eye. The vision is disturbed, and objects may appear double. The patient may also complain of cloudy vision. Gelsemium is another very effective homeopathic medicine for squint with disturbances in vision. The patient may complain of blurred or double vision. The eye turns outward when the person is looking sideways and disappears when looking straight. The patient may experience difficulty in opening the eyes. Natrum Mur is a suitable homeopathic treatment for squint caused by the weakening of eye muscles. The person may complain of pain in the eyes when looking downward. The eyes turn outward. Patients may face difficulty working in sunlight or bright light. The symptoms may get worse with fatigue. Ruta is beneficial homeopathic treatment for squint which occurs due to the over straining of eye muscles. Symptoms may get worse due to excessive reading or working in dim light. Alumina is an excellent homeopathic treatment for squint in children where both eyes are affected. The symptoms may get worse during dentition. The child may tend to look at one point constantly. Cicuta works well in cases where a squint appears after certain intervals. In such cases, the patient develops a squint following a fall or a blow. Stramonium is a very effective homeopathic medicine for squint due to brain disorders. The patient may have wide open eyes with marked staring, the vision may be affected, and objects may appear dark and large.
Hello Sir,
My son is 3.5 years old and recently been diagnosed with intermittent divergent extropia though we could hardly make out the squint , just that he closes his one eye at times
Doctor told us that its angle is 20deg hence moderate .
Please suggest if he can be treated completely and operation in future can be avoided
Hello Dr,
My daughter is 2.5 years old and recently been diagnosed with intermittent divergent exotropia with any other vision problem and she has light sensitivity.
Please, could You tell me which homeopathy and potency is best for her and for how long I should try to give the same to her?
Thank You in advance.
My daughter is 2 years and 1 month old and I have started observing squint in her right eye usually for last 3 months .
It does not occur to her all the time but when she tried to focus on something . Intially it happens only sometimes and remains in that condition for 1-2 minutes but now its frequency as well as timings of it become increased .
When she focus things her right eye balls shifts outwards n not moving while the left eye ball moves to see the things which she is trying to see.
I have been visiting many doctors they have suggested her specs for weaker eyesight but she does Not use them .
Kindly help me in this matter .
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Sir Meri right eye me squint hai Jo ki JB me chota tha tb mere cricket ball lgne se ho gai thi pr Sr squint tb nhi uske just 3-4 years after hue ,, and sir mujhe right eye se bhut km dikhta hai infact dhudla-2 sa ,, sir plzz help me after this problem I am always sad ,, plzzz help me
please advice the homeopathic medicine for my daughter having age 14 years and her right eye going to out ward direction. we identified it last 5 years. but she can bring her eyes proper direction when we aware her. kindly tell a suitable homeo medicine for her eyes (without side effects) for her lovely and bright future.
hi doctor
I am Mridul Adhikary. doctor i have problem of brain vibration & certain time pain in brain , & while the vibration is occur also have disturb ens my vision or hesitation to see something like seating in computer or something else & also while i moving my eyes vibration is persist & there something black shade(eye floaters) like fly infront of my eyes.
Doctor there have some remedies for this diseases.
Dr sharma.
I am 33 yrs old can homeopathic medicines help me treat or correct my squint . Plz reply
Dr sharma.
How r u.
I am 34 yrs old can homeopathic medicines help me treat or correct my squint . Plz reply
Sir squint in right eye for my daughter from the last 1year she is 5yrs now plz suggest us medicines because we don’t want to go for surgery.plz sir reply us.
Hello sir
I have a daugher who is 2.5 yr old.. She does cross eyes sometimes in day. Please suggest can this squint problem is treatable in through homeophathic.
Please reply me on my mail.
Thanks
Abid khan
dear sir, my name is sahil.
i m suffring from right eye squint.
i m suffring these disease from my birth.
sir please help me.
hello sir I am bishwnath . I am 22 years old. I squint since childhood eye squint is left eye .please help me
Dear sir, my son has been suffering from squint since he was 4 months old. He also has undergone 1 surgery when he was 1 year old. Now since this type of squint is Esotropia which can gradually affect his vision and if not operated regularly can lead to loss of vision in one of his eye. According to the doctors he need another surgery as his degree for squint has increased to the acceptable levels. in case of any clarification required please let me know. We are looking for the possibilities through homeopathy. Please guide us. Thank you so much.
Respected Sir,
I am 29 years old and I had squint eye when I am 10 years old. What possibilities for my squint eye. Please give me a suggestions. please guide me how to remove squint.
Hello sir
I am arjun Kushwaha from Datia m. P. Sir I am 30 years old. But I had squint eyes when I am 12 years old. What possibilities for my squint eyes. May be right my eyes without operation because I m not able for operation. Plz sir give me ur best advise.
Dear sir,
My baby is 14 months old. She is suffering from squint problem. Any fruitful treatment is available in Homeopathy.
Please guide me how to remove squint problem.
A pathak
Assam
Hello Dr. Sharma,
My 3 1/2 year old daughter has intermittent strabismus- where the right eyes goes in- especially when she is trying to focus. She is also very farsighted and has astigmatism. I’ve avoided giving her glasses to do vision therapy at home and have changed her diet to include more vegetables (greens). There has been some improvement but now she has veins on the white of her eyes that are becoming more prominent and is still crossing her eyes.
What can I do? Can you help us?
Many thanks,
Rachel
Dear Dr. Sharma,
My daughter is 11.5 months old, and has a squint which developed at 7Months. Most times, the eyes are okay, certain times when she tries to focus one of the pupil moves in. It alternates whereby sometimes it’s right, sometimes it’s left.
I took her to ophthalmologist, one recommended patch therapy, I have used it for 2 months now, and no significant change. The other suggested spectacles which I’m not quite sure of.
Please tell me there’s a better treatment to correct it than spectacles.
Thanks.
I can see properly from two of my eyes but I have squint(hypertropia) in my right eye.. My age is 22 ..and I don’t wear specs so please suggest if it is possible to get rid out of it through homeopathic treatment.
helo sir
am.sonia from gnm student sir mujhe exotropia h plz sir help me mujhe bad feel hota h m.apni baat exotropia ki vjhse se nhi explain kr pati thik se or class ke student mjak bnate h sir koi achi medicine btao sir eyes side to thik h sir meri koi spex nhi lga hua
Hello sir, meri beti 1 years 3 months ki thi achanak se bhenga dekhne lagi ankhon ke eye specialist ne usko chashma lagane ko kaha hai ab wo 4 years ki hai abhi bhi chashma lagati hai please koi dawa bataiye jisse uski ankhe theek ho jayen
Hay dr. Sharma .
Myself Mukender from hariyana.
My both eyes are looking outword sometimes right or when right is straight that times left eye move outward direction .
When i stand in the front of mirror and when i see in the eyes of any guy my eyes is not look like a squient eye.
But i m felt bed bad becouse they move more the times in outward direction some time right and sometime left eye.
And one more thing- now i am 20 years old but when i am a child . I have a problem in eye – i can’t fully open my eye at sun sight becouse its hart me .
Now dr. Say to opperate my squient eye .
But i want to know-
Can my eye be treated without operation by homeopathy.??
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