Many people believe that squint (strabismus) is a permanent condition that cannot be corrected. However, the truth is that squint can be treated at any age with the right medical approach.

What is Squint (Strabismus)?

Strabismus is a condition where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction. It can be:
Intermittent or constant (present all the time or occasionally)
Affect one or both eyes
Turn inward (convergent), outward (divergent), upward, or downward

Causes of Squint

Imbalance of eye muscles
Refractive errors (like long-sightedness)
Childhood illnesses (measles, meningitis, viral fevers, etc.)
Nerve palsy or injuries affecting eye movement
Hereditary factors

Squint in Children

If a squint is suspected in a baby, early evaluation is essential. Some children may have a “Pseudo Squint”, where their eyes appear misaligned due to a wide nasal bridge, but they do not have a real squint.

Common Causes in Children:

Congenital Squint – Present at birth, often with a family history.
Long-Sightedness (Hypermetropia) – Causes extra focusing effort, leading to double vision. If left untreated, it can result in Amblyopia (Lazy Eye).

Symptoms Indicating the Need for an Eye Checkup:

Frequent eye deviation
Head tilting or turning
Difficulty in focusing or reading
Complaints of double vision

Squint Eye Treatment at Neo Vision Eye Care & Laser Centre

Non-Surgical Treatments:
Corrective Eyeglasses – Helps correct refractive errors that may cause squint.
Vision Therapy – Eye exercises to improve coordination and focus.
Botox Injections – Temporarily weakens overactive eye muscles in certain cases.

Squint Surgery (Strabismus Surgery):
If non-surgical methods are ineffective, squint surgery may be required.

Performed on an outpatient basis under local or general anesthesia
Adjustable Suture Technique:

• Stage 1: Eye muscles are repositioned using special stitches (slipknot or bow-tie sutures).
• Stage 2: After waking up from anesthesia, the alignment is fine-tuned using anesthetic eye drops.

Post-Surgery Care & Recovery:

• Mild discomfort, managed with pain relievers like Paracetamol.
• Return to normal activities within a few days.
• In some cases, multiple surgeries may be needed for optimal results.