“Can children grow out of squints?” Graham, 32 years old
Dr. Stork says: There is one eye condition that looks like a squint but is normal and caused by folds of skin near the nose. This will resolve itself. All other squints require early treatment, which often means wearing glasses, or possibly a kids eye patch. If an eye appears to ‘turn’, a test is essential to decide whether treatment is needed.
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