HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes The Toddler To Squint The Eye While Watching Distant Objects?

hi my three yr old child is squinting while watching the distant objects and television. he has developed it in the past month or two.what might be the reason? his anterio posterior head lenghth is more than the side to side dimentions as compared to the other counterparts ,other wise he is perfectly normal and intelligent.regards Zahid , pakistan
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,

It's better to get him checked by an ophthalmologist. It can be cured if treated in early stages. It's common among children to squint. It's good that you observed early.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Yasam Lavanya,
General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes The Toddler To Squint The Eye While Watching Distant Objects?

Hi, It s better to get him checked by an ophthalmologist. It can be cured if treated in early stages. It s common among children to squint. It s good that you observed early. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Yasam Lavanya, General & Family Physician