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.