This guide lists homeopathic medicines that are commonly considered for squint in children, along with the symptom picture usually associated with each one. It is general information only: homeopathic prescribing is individualised, so the right medicine depends on your complete case – please consult a qualified homeopathic doctor before taking any of them, and do not stop or change any current treatment without medical advice.
About squint in children
Squint (strabismus) is a misalignment of the eyes, in which one eye turns inward, outward, upward or downward while the other looks straight ahead. It may be constant or come and go, especially when the child is tired or unwell. Common causes are an uncorrected refractive error (particularly long-sightedness), an imbalance of the eye muscles, a nerve problem, a cataract or other eye disease, and a family history. Many babies seem to squint because of the shape of the nose (pseudo-squint) but any squint persisting beyond about three to four months should be examined. Early assessment by an eye doctor is important because the brain can start to ignore the image from the turned eye, causing a “lazy eye” (amblyopia) that is far easier to treat in the early years. Treatment may include glasses, patching, eye exercises or surgery. A sudden squint, double vision or headaches need urgent evaluation. Homeopathic treatment is supportive and does not replace spectacles, patching or an eye specialist’s care.
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Every person with squint in children is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for squint in children for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
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Homeopathic medicines for squint in children
(1) Cicuta virosa: Fixed, staring eyes that turn abruptly, with a tendency to spasms and jerking, and a history of head injury or convulsions.
(2) Gelsemium sempervirens: Squint with double vision, drooping eyelids and heaviness of the eyes, with trembling and weakness.
(3) Hyoscyamus niger: Squint in excitable, restless children with a tendency to jerking, spasms and silly behaviour.
(4) Belladonna: Squint that appears suddenly or with fever, with dilated pupils, redness of the eyes and sensitivity to light.
(5) Agaricus muscarius: Twitching of the eyelids and eye muscles with blurred vision, tics and trembling.
(6) Jaborandi: Eye strain from long-sightedness with blurred vision, aching eyes and watery eyes, considered where squint is linked to refractive error.
(7) Natrum muriaticum: Eye strain and headaches with a feeling of stiffness or weakness of the eye muscles, after prolonged close work.
(8) Physostigma venenosum: Spasm of the eye muscles with difficulty focusing, and fine twitching of the lids.
(9) Alumina: Squint with drooping eyelids, dryness and a slowness of the eyes in focusing, with a sluggish, constipated child.
(10) Stramonium: Squint that began after a fright, in children with night terrors, fears of the dark and a violent or very timid temperament.
Homeopathic treatment of squint in children at Welling Homeopathy
These are only basic indications – many more homeopathic medicines are used for squint in children, and the right one is chosen after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor. To find out about homeopathy treatment of squint in children at Welling Homeopathy, contact a Welling clinic or call +91 80 80 850 950 for a consultation in person or online.
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
