Squint Surgery: Correct Eye Alignment and Improve Vision

A squint, also known as strabismus, is a condition where the eyes do not align properly. One eye may turn inward, outward, upward, or downward while the other eye looks straight ahead. Squint can affect both children and adults and may lead to permanent vision problems like lazy eye if not treated early.

At Medisure Surgery Care, we help patients receive safe, effective, and cosmetic squint treatment from highly experienced eye specialists.

What Is a Squint (Strabismus)?

A squint occurs when the muscles that control eye movement do not work together in a coordinated manner. As a result, both eyes cannot focus on the same point at the same time. This misalignment can be constant or intermittent.

This condition can significantly affect:

• Depth Perception: Difficulty judging distances.
• Eye Coordination: Challenges in focusing on objects.
• Appearance: Impacting overall confidence and social interaction.

Types of Squint

• 1. Esotropia: One eye turns inward (towards the nose).
• 2. Exotropia: One eye turns outward (towards the ear).
• 3. Hypertropia: One eye turns upward.
• 4. Hypotropia: One eye turns downward.

Symptoms of Squint

While the most obvious sign is misaligned eyes, other symptoms include:

• Double vision (Diplopia).
• Noticeable head tilting or turning to see clearly.
• Eye strain or persistent headaches.
• Poor depth perception (bumping into things).
• Blurred vision or shutting one eye in bright sunlight.
• Development of a lazy eye (amblyopia), especially in children.

How Is Squint Diagnosed?

Our specialists perform a comprehensive diagnosis involving:

• Complete Eye Examination: To check overall eye health.
• Alignment Tests: Using prisms and cover tests to measure the degree of squint.
• Refraction Test: To see if glasses are needed to correct vision.
• Eye Movement Assessment: Testing the strength of the six muscles controlling each eye.

Early diagnosis is especially critical in children to ensure the brain-eye connection develops correctly.

Treatment Options for Squint

The choice of treatment depends on the patient's age, the severity of the misalignment, and the underlying cause.

Non-Surgical Treatments

• Corrective Glasses: Sometimes, just wearing the right glasses can fix a squint.
• Eye Exercises: Aimed at strengthening the eye muscles.
• Patching Therapy: Covering the "good" eye to force the "weaker" eye to work (used for lazy eye).

Squint Surgery

Surgery is recommended when non-surgical methods are insufficient. The primary goal is to adjust the tension of the eye muscles to bring the eyes into proper alignment. This surgery improves both eye coordination and the aesthetic appearance of the patient.

How Squint Surgery Is Performed

• The procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia (usually general for children).
• The surgeon makes a small incision in the tissue covering the eye to reach the muscles.
• Muscles are either weakened (recessed) or strengthened (resected) to align the eyes.
• No removal of the eye is required, and there is no risk of vision loss from the procedure itself.
• The surgery usually takes about 30–60 minutes.

Recovery After Squint Surgery

• Mild redness, soreness, or irritation is normal for a few days.
• Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops are prescribed to prevent infection.
• Normal activities can usually be resumed within a few days.
• Follow-up visits are required to monitor the alignment as the muscles heal.
• Vision and eye alignment continue to improve gradually over several weeks.

Is Squint Surgery Safe?

Yes, squint surgery is a very safe and commonly performed procedure. Modern techniques allow for high precision and excellent cosmetic results. At Medisure Surgery Care, we prioritize patient safety and long-term functional results.

Why Choose Medisure Surgery Care?

• Experienced Squint Specialists: Pediatric and adult strabismus experts.
• Advanced Facilities: Modern operation theaters and diagnostic tools.
• Comprehensive Care: Tailored treatment plans for children and adults.
• Financial Ease: Support with insurance and No-cost EMI options.
• End-to-End Support: Assistance from initial consultation through the recovery phase.

Correct Your Vision and Eye Alignment

Early intervention leads to better results, especially in children. Help your loved ones see the world straight.

📞 Call / WhatsApp Medisure Surgery Care today to book your squint surgery consultation and restore eye alignment.