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Wearing contact lenses to correct strabismus
More and more people are using contact lenses to replace or complement their prescription glasses.
These small visual aids are in fact able to correct all visual problems, such as myopia, presbyopia or astigmatism.
But can contact lenses also correct a visual defect such as squinting or strabismus?
Strabismus: Definition and treatment
Sometimes loosely defined as squinting, strabismus is a visual axis defect.
This ocular pathology causes the eyes not to be correctly aligned and one of them to deviate inwards, outwards, upwards or downwards.
Depending on the direction of the deviating eye, this is referred to as convergent, divergent or vertical strabismus.
This visual defect is generally due to poor synchronisation of the muscles that move the eyes.
Apart from the aesthetic aspect, which can be a cause for concern, strabismus can also be a real visual handicap.
It is therefore essential to treat it as effectively as possible in order to restore straight, efficient vision and avoid the development of amblyopia.
All the more so as it can be treated from childhood following a full examination and clear diagnosis by an ophthalmologist.
In order to treat it properly, it is essential to determine what type of squint it is and whether it is correlated with a visual disorder or anomaly.
Generally, especially in children, strabismus is corrected by wearing corrective glasses, an eye patch in the case of amblyopia and with orthoptic sessions.
When this treatment is not sufficient, surgery is preferable to correct the oculomotor movements.
Correcting squinting with contact lenses
In the same way as prescription glasses, corrective contact lenses can also be prescribed for mild or early-onset strabismus.
In fact, contact lenses can correct the ametropia involved and reduce the efforts made by the eye to adapt to images.
In the case of mild squinting, contact lenses can even correct eye deviation over time.
However, children are only allowed to wear corrective lenses from the age of seven.
Furthermore, it is essential to determine which type of strabismus is present in order to choose the right contact lenses.
For example, the contact lenses prescribed will differ depending on whether the squint is convergent or divergent.
It is essential to consult an ophthalmologist to define your strabismus as precisely as possible.
The professional will then send your optician a prescription for the right contact lenses.
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