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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 Dr Sharma,
My daughter is 5 yrs old n she is having squint in her right eye since birth. According to study, she is suffering from ‘Exotropia’ type of squint. So I need to discuss the case n request you to help my daughter illness with your medicine only..
My daughter is 5 years old n she is having squint suddenly last 2 months. Please help my daughter
Sir my left eye is a squint and sensitive so possible treatment
Sir I am harshad sharma 23 year old my left eye is a squint and sensitive so possible treatment in my eye plz reply sir
I have squint. Sometimes left eye squint outward and sometimes right. Most of the time it’s left eye which squint. When I focus then both eye become straight. I always feel left eye is overworked.
Can homeopathy medicine help me to atleast relax my eyes.
medicine for squint eyes
Sir,
I have divergent squint in left eye. I am suffered from sound mind ache from last 12 years .but not see double object. Doctor has told me your binocular vision is absent. Please suggest me effective homeopathy medicines and their potency.
My daughter age 6 year having squint problem since birth. How can u help me
I am Harsh My left squint eye treatment possible my age 23 running please give your precious suggestion
Thank you so much for writing this I have been searching for ages for info on “lazy eye” an dyours is the first with detailed info for each remedy. My son is 20 months old but started with eyes drifting at around 6 months. Before this he had bad weeping in the one eye, which cleared up around the same time. I also noticed that staring off and eyes fixed in one position here and there. I have tried Nat Mur 30c and I did see improvement until i ran out, should I try a 200C?
I was suggested this remedy incase of any trauma, and while pregnant I did have a fall at around 8 mths but did not land on my stomach but thought my fear/stress could have affected him, he also had circumcisi0on and had a lip and tongue tie reversal so to me alot of stress/trauma for a little guy 🙁 May try Alumina or Stramonium if no change, what do you think?
Thank you again
My 20 month old daughter (5th child) began having squint in her left eye pretty out of the blue at about 16 months old. No injury or accident that I am aware of.
Eye dr said both of her eyes are actually doing it inward but the left is what is more drastic. It is not all the time but I would say 80%.
She was given strong prescription glasses (+3.5). I have given Cyclamen 30c for the past couple months. Not sure it it is that or the glasses make very slight improvement.
Was thinking of trying Jaborandi or Alumina?
Any thoughts? Do not want to go the surgery route at all as it doesn’t sound like it is real effective. She is very far sighted the Eye dr said.
Thank you!
i have squint eye on left side .. i am facing a lot of low self esteem issue , due to this . its appears that my left eye not opening widely just as my right eye … its shows a creased on eye lid may be a muscle weakness pleaae suggest some remedy for this ….
Hi sir my baby who has 5years is suffering from interminent squint last 3montha pls advise what we have to do for that
Dear Sir
My Daughter is nine years old and she has strabismus. It has been happening for the last three/four years. It does not happen all the time. Most of the time her eyes are normal, but sometimes her eyes become crossed. I think it is outward. She has vision problem also. She was wearing glasses before. But not been wearing glasses for more than one year. Few days ago Doctor gave her glasses again and told us to visit him in two months. He said that after wearing glasses there is a chance that eye condition might improve.
We would be very much helpful if you could do something about her with your Homeopathy treatment.
Will be waiting for your reply.
Thank you
Imtiaz Sikder
Hello Dr Sharma,
My 15 month old toddler girl child has
OD +1.50 -0.50 48• and OS +2,75 -0.50 17• measures based on Plusoptix vision screener.
prescription with recommendation from her ophthalmologist to wear OD :+2.50
and OS :+4.00 DP =48/49 mm eye glasses .
the Diagnostic also said is Strabismus Convergent :Medium Hypertropym
I would like to get your expert opinion to know if homeopathy is an option for my child.
When my child focuses on objects very closely, her right eye moves inward occasionally. Otherwise her eyes look normal.
Advice required please.
Thanks,
Dina
My daughter has lazy eye problem please suggest I go for allopathy or for homeopathic.
My daughter age 6 years.In right eye squint .Please prescript homeo medicin.
Hello sir.
I’m 26 year old guy, got right eye penetrating injury when I was 5 years old.From last year I’m using cosmetic contact lens, now my right eye is deviating outwards.Please suggest some homeopathic medicine and any exercise and precautions.
Thank you Sir.
I have squint eye problem for right eye for 2 years.
Plzz suggest medicine.
I am 30 years old suffering from lazy right eye . Left eye normal. Is it possible to treat my condition by homeopathy. Kindly give suitable advise.
Well done sir…your notes give me new experience….
Hello Dr. Sharma,
I have a 2 year old daughter who has been diagnosed with alternating esotropia inferior oblique overaction strabismus. I’ve came across a lot of information about cyclamen working for strabismus patients. If you have any information or are able to point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you!
Hello Dr,
I have double vision and a slight squint. My right eyeball does not move.
Is there a cure?