What is Squint (Strabismus) Surgery?

1️⃣ Definition

• Squint surgery is a corrective procedure to realign misaligned eyes by adjusting the eye muscles.
• It helps improve eye coordination, depth perception, and appearance.

2️⃣ Why is Squint Surgery Performed?

• To correct crossed eyes (esotropia), outward deviation (exotropia), or vertical misalignment.
• Prevents double vision, eye strain, and loss of binocular vision.
• Improves self-confidence in children and adults with noticeable misalignment.

3️⃣ Who Needs Squint Surgery?

• Children or adults with persistent eye misalignment despite using glasses or vision therapy.
• Patients with double vision or head tilting due to strabismus.
• Those experiencing cosmetic concerns due to noticeable squinting.

Doctor’s Procedure:

4️⃣ Pre-Surgical Evaluation

• Comprehensive eye exam including vision assessment and eye muscle evaluation.
• Measurement of squint angle (prism test) to determine the amount of correction needed.
• Special tests like binocular vision assessment to evaluate depth perception.

5️⃣ Anesthesia & Incision

• Surgery is performed under general anesthesia (for children) or local anesthesia (for adults).
• A small incision is made on the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) to access eye muscles.

6️⃣ Muscle Adjustment & Realignment

• The surgeon loosens, tightens, or repositions the affected eye muscles to improve alignment.
• In some cases, adjustable sutures are used to fine-tune alignment after surgery.

7️⃣ Closure & Recovery

• The incision is self-healing, requiring no stitches on the eye surface.
• Patients are monitored for a few hours before discharge on the same day.

8️⃣ Post-Surgery Care & Healing

• Mild redness, swelling, and discomfort for a few days.
• Eye drops or ointments prescribed to prevent infection and promote healing.
• Most patients resume normal activities within a week.

9️⃣ Expected Results & Follow-Up

• Significant improvement in eye alignment is visible within weeks.
• Regular follow-ups are necessary to assess alignment and binocular vision.
• In some cases, vision therapy or additional surgery may be needed.

🔟 Long-Term Vision Benefits

• Better eye coordination and depth perception.
• Improved cosmetic appearance and confidence.
• Reduced eye strain and improved quality of life.