A squint (or strabismus) is a condition in which only one eye focuses on an object of interest. In a divergent squint the other eye looks outward, while in a convergent squint it looks inward. A squint in children may be caused by congenital hypermetropia (long-sightedness), or physical defects in the cornea, lens, retina, nerves, and muscles of the eye. Acquired in adulthood, a squint is usually indicative of an underlying disease elsewhere in the body (possibly encephalitis, meningitis, septicemia, syphilis, or various brain disorders).
Symptoms
• in addition to the characteristic squint appearance adults may also experience double vision
CAUTION
If you begin to experience double vision, see your physician.
TREATMENT
Ayurveda
A practitioner would address any imbalances resulting in eye problems, and treatment would be specific to your needs. Balancing the three doshas through herbs and other treatments would be a likely course of treatment. (See page 10.)
Homeopathy
Constitutional homeopathic treatment would be accompanied by exercise for the eye. Specific remedies, to be taken three times daily for up to 14 days, include Gelsemium. If this does not work, try Alumina.
Monday, 13 January 2014
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