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  • female
  • 10 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My cousin has a mild squint in her right eye less than 5 degrees. Her local doctor said surgery isn't needed for such a small angle, but I'm curious if there are other ways to fix or improve it. What options are out there besides surgery?

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