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Squint Surgery
Squint Surgery
Squint (Strabismus) is a condition where the eyes do not align properly and point in different directions. One eye may look straight while the other turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. If untreated, squint can cause double vision, lazy eye (amblyopia), eye strain, and reduced confidence in social interactions.
At Dr. Vishal Maniar’s Eye Clinic, we offer advanced squint correction through minimally invasive surgical techniques. Squint surgery works by adjusting the eye muscles to restore proper alignment and binocular vision. With Dr. Maniar’s expertise and modern technology, patients of all ages can achieve improved vision, depth perception, and cosmetic appearance.
Squint Surgery
Understand symptoms, causes, treatment options, recovery, and prevention of squint (strabismus) with expert care by Dr. Vishal Maniar.
Symptoms of Squint (Strabismus)
- • Eyes pointing in different directions (inward, outward, up, or down)
- • Double vision or overlapping vision
- • Head tilting or turning to use one eye more
- • Reduced depth perception
- • Eye strain or headaches
- • Closing one eye in bright light
- • Poor coordination between eyes
- • Amblyopia (lazy eye) if untreated
Causes of Squint
Squint can develop in children or adults due to imbalance in eye muscles, nerve issues, or other conditions. Common causes include:
- • Congenital squint (present at birth)
- • Uncorrected refractive errors (farsightedness, myopia)
- • Weakness or imbalance in eye muscles
- • Nerve palsy affecting eye movement
- • Eye injuries or trauma
- • Genetic or family history of strabismus
- • Neurological conditions
- • Medical conditions like thyroid eye disease
Treatment Options
Squint treatment depends on the type, severity, and age of the patient. Options include:
- Eyeglasses: Correct refractive errors that may cause squint.
- Prism Glasses: Helps reduce double vision in mild cases.
- Eye Patching: Used for children to treat amblyopia (lazy eye).
- Vision Therapy: Exercises to improve coordination of eye muscles.
- Squint Surgery: Adjusts eye muscles to restore proper alignment.
- Botox Injections: Temporarily weaken overactive eye muscles.
Recovery & Aftercare
Most patients recover quickly after squint surgery. Proper care ensures best results:
- • Mild redness or discomfort is normal for a few days
- • Use prescribed eye drops and medicines as directed
- • Avoid rubbing or pressing the operated eye
- • Limit strenuous activities and swimming for a few weeks
- • Attend follow-up visits to monitor healing and alignment
- • Glasses or further therapy may be needed after surgery
Prevention Tips
- • Schedule regular eye check-ups for children and adults
- • Correct vision problems early with glasses or contacts
- • Treat lazy eye (amblyopia) promptly in children
- • Encourage eye exercises for better coordination
- • Manage systemic conditions like diabetes and thyroid issues
- • Protect eyes from trauma with safety measures
- • Seek immediate medical care if double vision develops
Squint Surgery
Everything you need to know about squint (strabismus) — symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and why Dr. Vishal Maniar is trusted for advanced squint correction.
What is Squint?
Squint, also known as strabismus, is a condition where the eyes are not properly aligned and point in different directions. One eye may look straight while the other turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. If untreated, it can lead to double vision, eye strain, or lazy eye (amblyopia). Squint surgery helps realign the eyes for improved vision and appearance.
Types of Squint
- Esotropia: Eye turns inward
- Exotropia: Eye turns outward
- Hypertropia: Eye turns upward
- Hypotropia: Eye turns downward
- Intermittent Squint: Misalignment occurs occasionally
- Constant Squint: Misalignment is always present
- Congenital Squint: Present from birth
- Acquired Squint: Develops later due to nerve, trauma, or vision issues
Diagnosis
- Comprehensive Eye Exam: Checks vision and eye health
- Cover Test: Identifies eye misalignment
- Refraction Test: Detects need for glasses
- Ocular Motility Test: Assesses eye muscle movement
- Visual Acuity & Binocular Vision Tests: Evaluates eye coordination
Who is a Candidate?
- Children or adults with constant or intermittent squint
- Patients with double vision caused by eye misalignment
- Cases where glasses or exercises alone do not correct squint
- Those with cosmetic concerns due to eye misalignment
- Patients with lazy eye (amblyopia) risk if untreated
Benefits
- Restores proper eye alignment
- Improves binocular vision and depth perception
- Reduces or eliminates double vision
- Boosts confidence and appearance
- Safe, effective, and long-lasting results
Risks
Squint surgery is generally very safe, but possible risks may include infection, temporary double vision, overcorrection or undercorrection, scarring, or need for a second surgery in rare cases. With expert surgical care and follow-up, risks are minimal and outcomes are highly successful.