Squint Surgery Treatment in India
About Squint Surgery
Key Highlights
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Corrects eye misalignment to improve appearance and self-confidence.Restores or improves binocular vision and depth perception.Can eliminate double vision (diplopia) in adults.Prevents amblyopia (lazy eye) in children by allowing proper visual development.Minimally invasive procedure with relatively quick operative time.High success rate in achieving satisfactory ocular alignment./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent strabismus (esotropia, exotropia, hypertropia) not corrected by glasses or vision therapy.
- Cosmetic concern due to visibly misaligned eyes.
- Diplopia (double vision) in adults caused by eye muscle imbalance.
- Risk or presence of amblyopia (lazy eye) in a child with strabismus.
- Abnormal head posture adopted to compensate for misalignment.
- Strabismus resulting from thyroid eye disease, trauma, or neurological conditions.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive eye examination and orthoptic assessment to measure the angle and type of squint.
- Review of medical history and current medications; may need to stop blood thinners as advised.
- Pre-operative anesthesia evaluation (usually general for children, local with sedation for adults).
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before surgery if general anesthesia is planned.
- Arranging for transportation home post-surgery as driving is not permitted.
- Discussion of surgical goals, potential outcomes, and risks with the ophthalmologist.
Risks & possible complications
- Over-correction or under-correction, possibly requiring additional surgery.
- Infection or inflammation at the surgical site.
- Bleeding (rare).
- Persistent or new-onset double vision (usually temporary).
- Scar tissue formation affecting muscle movement.
- Very rare risks include perforation of the eye, retinal detachment, or loss of vision.
- Allergic reaction to anesthesia or suture materials.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Eye may be red, sore, and watery for several days; prescribed eye drops help prevent infection and reduce inflammation.
- Light sensitivity and blurred vision are common initially.
- Avoid rubbing the eyes, swimming, and strenuous activities for 2-3 weeks.
- Wear an eye shield at night for the first week to protect the eye.
- Follow-up visits are crucial to monitor healing and alignment.
- Most normal activities can be resumed within a week, but full stabilization of eye position takes several weeks.
- Vision therapy exercises may be recommended post-surgery to strengthen binocular function.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (typically day-care)
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks for full stabilization
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering squint surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for squint surgery in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Manipal Hospital Goa , known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform squint surgery. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for squint surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Squint Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing squint surgery.
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Ophthalmologists for Squint Surgery
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform squint surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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