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Squint (Strabismus): A squint, medically known as strabismus, is a condition where the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. This means that when one eye is focused on an object, the other eye may deviate in different directions:
This misalignment can be either persistent (always present) or intermittent (occurring at certain times).
Pseudo Squint: A pseudo squint refers to the false appearance of eye misalignment. This can happen due to facial features like prominent epicanthic folds (skin folds of the upper eyelid that cover the inner corner of the eye), which can create the illusion of a squint even though the eyes are correctly aligned.
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction | A squint, or strabismus, is a condition where the eyes are not aligned properly. One eye may turn in (esotropia), out (exotropia), up (hypertropia), or down (hypotropia). This misalignment can be constant or intermittent. |
| Pseudo Squint | A pseudo squint is the appearance of misaligned eyes when they are actually aligned correctly. This can be caused by facial features such as prominent epicanthic folds that give the illusion of a squint. |
| Epidemiology and Risk Factors | Strabismus affects about... |
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