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Squint surgery is done under general anaesthetic (where you’re asleep) and usually takes less than an hour. You or your child can usually go home the same day.

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Normally our eyes are aligned parallel to each other. When eyes are no more aligned parallel, the condition(misalignment) is called squint. If the eyes move in( cross eyes), the condition is called Esotropia. Its called Exotropia when the eyes diverge out. Squint can also be vertical, when one eye moves up in relation to the other eye. More serious than the cosmetic concern, squint can have permanent effect on the vision of the child. so it is very important to deal with squint as soon as it is detected. Management of squint is by prescription of glasses, special prisms and surgery. Squint surgery is advised only if other measures fail. If the squint occurs only occasionally, then only observation is advised. If however the squint is seen most of the times, then early surgery is advised.

Why To Choose LJ Eye Institute For Squint Treatment?

When it comes to your child’s vision, choosing the right specialist is paramount. At LJ Eye Institute, we understand the importance of expert care and compassion when it comes to pediatric ophthalmology. Here’s why parents in Ambala choose us:Expert Pediatric Ophthalmologist: Dr. Urvish Vashish, our renowned pediatric ophthalmologist, brings years of experience and expertise to our institute. His dedication to children’s eye health ensures that your child receives the best possible care.

When does squint develop?
If a child has one eye closed, or tilts their head when looking at things, this could be a sign of double vision, and a possible squint. It is a good idea to see a doctor. Strabismus is normally either present at birth or develops after 3 months of age.
What happens if squint is not corrected?
It could lead to further problems if left untreated, such as: persistent blurred or double vision. a lazy eye – where the brain starts to ignore signals coming from the affected eye, so your child does not develop normal eyesight. embarrassment or low self-esteem.
Can squint be cured permanently?
In many cases, the squint can be cured by simple, but effective eye exercises. They help strengthen the ability of both eyes to work as a pair. Exercises are more effective in older children suffering from intermittent squints and are prescribed in addition to either prescription glasses or surgery.
Can squint people see straight?
When the eyes are misaligned, the brain receives two different images. At first, this may create double vision and confusion. But over time the brain will learn to ignore the image from the turned eye. Untreated, eye turning can lead to permanently reduced vision in one eye.
Can squint be corrected at any age?
Many people think that squint is a permanent condition and cannot be corrected. But the truth is that eyes can be straightened at any age.
Can people with squint eyes see properly?
Do people with squint eyes have normal vision? In children and adults who suffer from Strabismus, both eyes focus on different directions. As a result, two images are sent to the brain. Since images communicated are entirely different from each other the brain fails to merge them as one complete picture.
Can a squint come back after surgery?
But it doesn’t always come back. In fact, most patients require just one corrective surgery over a lifetime. If it does come back, it’s usually possible for a skilled specialist to again reposition the muscles and restore the benefits of straight eyes for the patient.
Can weak eyesight cause squint?
The most common causes of squinting eyes include strabismus, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. Other causes for squinting eyes may include presbyopia (blurry near vision) and astigmatism (an irregularly shaped cornea).
Is squint eye surgery 100% successful?
What is the success rate of squint eye surgery? With advanced treatment modalities and surgical procedures, the success rate of squint eye surgery is up to 95%. Squint eye surgery has a high success rate, with most patients attaining improved eye alignment and enhanced visual function.
What is the age limit for squint treatment?
Is there any squint surgery age limit? There is no specific squint eye surgery age limit, but surgery before six years of age is important to get the most desired results. For the treatment, doctors may perform squint correction exercises to help properly align your eyes.
Will More Than One Surgery Be Required for Corrected Squint Eyes?
It is not uncommon for more than one operation to be necessary. This does not mean that something has gone wrong but that fine-tuning is needed to obtain the best straight alignment. Sometimes the Squint is too Large and hence 2-stage Surgery is planned.
Will Straightening My Eyes After All These Years Cause Me To See Double?
Double Vision may occur after straightening eyes that have been out of alignment for many years. However, it is generally a transient problem, lasting only a few weeks until the brain adapts to the new eye Position.

What is strabismus?

A squint is also known as strabismus, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction. Mostly children get impacted by squint eyes, and it can be constant or intermittent, but it can occur at any age. The squint can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge), or sometimes turn up or down.

You might be wondering what causes it- Is it by birth, accidental, hereditary- Our eye expert, Dr. Parul Sharma says, it arises due to an incorrect balance of muscles, refractive error, childhood illnesses, nerve palsy, and several other reasons.

Cornea Surgeon Dr. Vikas Mittal

What About Childhood Squint?

If the squint is suspected, then it is necessary to evaluate the baby at the earliest. Sometimes a “Pseudo Squint” may be present due to a wide gap between the eyes, flat nose bridge where the eyes do appear misaligned but do not actually have the squint. The causes are:

  1. Congenital Squint- These children are born with a squint though it may not be obvious for few weeks. A strong family history could be present.In all children, the vision and need for spectacles have to be assessed.
  2. Long Sightedness or Hypermetropia- As the child cannot focus well, he has to put extra effort to focus, which can cause a double vision. To avoid this, the image in one eye is suppressed unconsciously and in turn, the child avoids using that eye. If left untreated not only does the eye deviate but also becomes a lazy Eye (Amblyopia).
  3. Childhood illnesses- Squint may also develop because of viral fever, measles, meningitis etc
  4. Injury to the nerves
  5. Hereditary

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The most common squint eye treatment in adults is eye muscle surgery. Surgery for squints is not usually painful, although the patient may feel uncomfortable post-operation for a few days. It usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes for a squint operation to be completed.

Most Advanced Eye Transplant Techniques Available

At LJ Eye Institute we use most advanced Eye Transplant techniques whichever is available in the world, which further help to increase the success rate. Where using traditional techniques the success rate is 70% to 75%, the new techniques increase the success rate to 90% to 95%.These advanced techniques includes DMEK, DALK, DSEK, using such techniques we need not to change whole Cornea and we change only One or required number of layers of Cornea.

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Got my son’s squint surgery done from Dr urvish vashisht. Satisfactory treatment. Staff was also polite and helpful.

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