Squint

Question 1

What is another word for squint what are the two types?

Answer 1

1. strabismus

2. concomitant (common) and paralytic (rare)

Question 2

What is this describing?

Misalignment of the visual axis.

Answer 2

Squint (strabismus)

Question 3

What are the causes of concomitant and paralytic squint?

Answer 3

1. Concomitant - imbalance in extraocular muscles (convergent more common)
2. Paralytic - paralysis of extraocular muscles

Question 4

How is a squint diagnosed?

Answer 4

1. Cover test - ‘bad eye’ moves when the good eye is covered. When the bad eye is covered, the good eye remains still.
2. Refer all children with a squint to ophthalmology.

Question 5

What is the management for a squint?

Answer 5

1. Patch the good eye to encourage use of the squinting eye.

2. Consider surgery if refractive to conservative treatment.