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Squint is a misalignment of the two eyes so that both the eyes are not looking in the same direction.This misalignment may be constant,being present throughout the day or may be intermittent.

Strabismus is the medical term for the eye condition commonly called as squint, crossed eyes or deviating eyes.It occurs due to the improper alignment of the muscles that maintain the eyeballs in position. It occurs in 5% of children. It is more common among children born prematurely and children with cerebral palsy.

Latest Publication and Research on Strabismus - Updated on 12/01/2011

Prevalence of eye diseases in South Korea: data from the Korea national health and nutrition examination survey 2008-2009. - Published by PubMed

[Strabismus, nystagmus, and generalized hypotonia in a 7-month-old child.] - Published by PubMed

New perspectives in amblyopia therapy on adults: a critical role for the excitatory/inhibitory balance. - Published by PubMed

Formaldehyde-induced keratopathy after strabismus surgery. - Published by PubMed

Clinical guidelines for diagnosing and managing ocular manifestations in children with mucopolysaccharidosis. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by: Tamazi(Guest) Posted on: 03/15/2011

I'll appreciate professional advice from any doctor who can brief me [I am a cardiologist practicing in Tbilisi, Georgia] on electrocardiographic changes in patients with strabismus. Thanks in advance, Tamaz Areshidze, M.D.

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