Bangalore: Treatment expertSand oncologists People across the world constantly try to observe and predict the changes in demographics over time and one such interesting observation has been made by a Bengaluru-based expert who has noticed a surge in the same. Affairs squinting eyes Children In the post-Covid period

Dr. Vidya C., a pediatric ophthalmologist at Sankara Eye Hospital, claims that there has been a 30 percent increase in the number of squinting cases in children in the age group of 4-15 years in the past 2-3 years.

According to the expert, this trend can be linked to: Visual stress This problem has become even more serious due to excessive use of gadgets and increasing dependence on them. digital devices And the prevalence of digital addiction post-Covid has contributed to this trend.

Outlining its consequences, the doctor shared one of his previous experiences, “The parents of a one-year-old patient noticed squinting in his right eye and came to me. On thorough examination, I found a tumor in his right eye, which required immediate surgery and chemotherapy to ensure the child’s well-being. So, if there is squinting, it must be treated immediately.

He said, “However, not all types of squinting require surgery. Some types of squinting can be corrected simply by using glasses.”

The expert explained that strabismus, also known as strabismus, is a condition in which both your eyes do not look in the same direction simultaneously. If left untreated, strabismus can lead to amblyopia, a condition in which the brain suppresses vision in one eye, leading to permanent visual loss in the strabismic eye. Timely intervention is important to prevent long-term consequences.