Squint

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A squint, medically called strabismus, is a condition in which the eyes do not align properly and point in different directions. One eye may turn inward (esotropia), outward (exotropia), upward (hypertropia), or downward (hypotropia). The misalignment may be constant or intermittent. Squint occurs when the extraocular muscles do not function in a coordinated manner, or the brain fails to control eye movement correctly. Causes include congenital nerve weakness, refractive errors (especially hypermetropia), trauma, cranial nerve palsies, developmental issues, and systemic diseases. Children may develop amblyopia (lazy eye) if untreated, while adults may experience diplopia (double vision), headaches, or eyestrain. Early detection and treatment are essential to preserve proper binocular vision and prevent long-term complications.

Homoeopathy treats squint by addressing muscular imbalance, nerve weakness, strain, and underlying constitutional tendencies such as delayed development, nutritional deficiencies, or chronic eye strain. Remedies aim to strengthen extraocular muscles, improve coordination, reduce spasms, and correct functional misalignment. In children, homoeopathy is particularly effective in improving the visual axis and preventing amblyopia. Each remedy is chosen based on direction of squint, associated eye strain, personality traits, family history, and general constitutional features. Over time, homoeopathy helps restore proper muscle tone and alignment.

Natural Homoeopathic remedies to get rid of Squint

Convergent Squint (Eye Turns Inward) – Calcarea Carbonica

The child has a marked inward turning of one eye, especially when focusing or looking at near objects. The eye muscles appear weak, and the child strains or blinks repeatedly to maintain vision. Fatigue worsens misalignment, and the child often becomes irritable during reading. The child is typically chubby, sweaty, easily tired, and developmentally slow, with a strong tendency toward enlarged tonsils, recurrent colds, and delayed milestones. The squint may worsen during illness or emotional stress. Calcarea carb strengthens muscular coordination and is invaluable for early childhood squint.

Divergent Squint (Eye Turns Outward) – Natrum Muraticum

The squint is outward, especially when the child daydreams, feels emotional, or tries to focus on distant objects. Episodes of outward deviation come and go, becoming more prominent during fatigue. The child may complain of blurring or double vision and frequently rubs the eyes. Emotional sensitivity is marked, with a tendency to brood, suppress feelings, and avoid criticism. Photophobia and chronic headaches may accompany the visual problem. Natrum mur regulates ocular muscle coordination and improves control over the deviating eye.

Squint after Nervous Shock – Aconitum Napellus

Sudden onset of squint following fright, shock, or sudden emotional trauma. The child becomes extremely restless, anxious, and fearful, especially at night. The misalignment appears abruptly, with a drawn, fixed look in the eyes. There may be dilation of pupils, trembling, and fear of death. Ideal for acute strabismus caused by sudden nervous disturbance.

Squint from Eye Muscle Weakness – Gelsemium Sempervirens

Perfect for squint caused by weakness and fatigue of ocular muscles. The eyelids feel heavy, droopy, and sluggish. The child struggles to maintain focus, especially during reading or near work, and the deviation becomes prominent when tired. Blurring, dizziness, and lack of muscular coordination stand out. Gelsemium restores neuromuscular tone and improves alignment.

Squint from Long Standing Eye Strain – Ruta Graveolens

Indicated when squint arises from prolonged strain, excessive screen use, or continuous fine work. Eyes feel tired, hot, and painful, especially around the orbit. There is a constant need to rub the eyes, and vision becomes blurred after use. The deviation becomes more noticeable during fatigue. Ruta strengthens strained eye muscles.

Periodic Alternating Squint – Lycopodium Clavatum

Suitable when the squint alternates between eyes or changes direction intermittently. Mental irritability, perfectionism, and confidence issues accompany the condition. Vision blurs, and the child strains to focus during reading. Worse from evening hours and better from morning activity. Lycopodium corrects functional muscular imbalance.

Squint with Photophobia and Headache – Belladonna

The child avoids light, frequently squints or compresses the eyelids, and shows marked inward or upward deviation. The eyes appear glassy, pupils dilated, with throbbing headaches worsened by light and noise. The deviation grows with excitement or fever. Belladonna is ideal for acute strabismus with marked hypersensitivity.

Squared or Jerky Eye Movements – Stramonium

Strabismus associated with neurological imbalance, fearfulness, nightmares, or spasmodic movements of the eyes. The child may experience sudden jerking, deviation of eyes upward or sideways, or fixed staring episodes. Often seen in hyperactive, anxious, or post-trauma cases. Stramonium helps regulate uncontrolled movements.

Congenital Squint with Weak Eye Development – Calcarea Phosphorica

If squint develops due to poor bone, nerve, or muscular development, especially in thin, rapidly growing children. There is weakness of neck and ocular muscles, delayed milestones, growing pains, and chronic fatigue. Calc phos strengthens overall musculoskeletal development and improves eye alignment.

Squint during Fever or Illness – Euphrasia Officinalis

Strabismus appearing or worsening during acute illnesses, fevers, or eye infections. The eyes water excessively, feel burning, and focus poorly. Bright light intensifies symptoms. Euphrasia improves muscular coordination during illness-related weakness.

Spasmodic or Intermittent Squint – Cicuta Virosa

Used when squint appears in sudden spasms or episodes. The eyes may jerk, roll, or deviate upwards during spasmodic attacks. The child is prone to twitching, nervous sensitivity, and convulsive tendencies. Cicuta calms neuromuscular excitability.

Squint after Head Injury – Natrum Sulphuricum

Indicated for strabismus following concussion, fall, head trauma, or repeated head injuries. The deviation becomes prominent with damp weather, cloudiness of vision, and heaviness. The patient appears dull, irritable, and sensitive to pressure at the back of the head. Nat sulph addresses trauma-induced squint.

Squint with Double Vision – Plumbum Metallicum

Ideal for cases where ocular nerve paralysis leads to severe misalignment with persistent diplopia. The eyeballs appear sunken, movements are restricted, and muscular coordination is poor. Plumbum aids nerve repair and improves muscle contraction.

Squint from Chronic Weakness and Anemia – Ferrum Phosphoricum

Mild, early squint with weakness, pallor, recurrent colds, and low-grade inflammation. Useful in school-going children with eye strain and borderline nutritional deficiency. Helps regulate muscular tone gently.

Paralytic Squint with Neuralgic Pain – Spigelia Anthelmia

Squint associated with sharp, shooting pain around the eyes, brow, or temples. The eye turns inward or becomes difficult to move. Pain worsens from movement, touch, or bright light. Spigelia suits ocular nerve disturbance.

Squint in Nervous, Delicate Children – Staphysagria

Useful when emotional sensitivity, humiliation, or suppressed anger contributes to neurological imbalance and eye deviation. The child is gentle, highly sensitive, and easily hurt. Squint worsens after emotional disturbances.

Squint with Convulsions or Jerks – Cina Maritima

The child experiences spasmodic eye turning with twitching of facial muscles, grinding of teeth, irritability, and restless sleep. Often linked with gastrointestinal irritation or worms. Cina stabilizes neuromuscular control.

Squint from Eye Weakness After Illness – China Officinalis

Used when squint appears after severe illness, dehydration, or weakness. The muscles feel tired, trembling, and unable to coordinate. China helps restore vitality and muscle tone.

Squint (strabismus) responds well to homoeopathy, especially when treated early. Remedies strengthen extraocular muscles, enhance nerve control, and correct functional misalignment. With individualized treatment, children and adults experience improved focus, alignment, and binocular vision. Homoeopathy is especially valuable in congenital, accommodative, and post-illness squint, preventing long-term complications like amblyopia.