The most common symptom of a Squint is one of the eyes not looking straight ahead. In new-born babies it is quite normal for their eyes to ‘cross’ occasionally, particularly if they are tired. However, if you notice that this happens to your child beyond three months of age, it is advisable to talk to your ophthalmologist.

The goal of amblyopia treatment is to improve the visual acuity of the poorer eye, such that it’s acuity comes at par or within one or two lines of the good eye. With early diagnosis and treatment, the sight in the “lazy eye” can be restored. A recent NEI report suggests that older children can also benefit from amblyopia treatment.