Squint Surgery: Bringing Back Both Vision and the Smile!

Is your or your child's eye occasionally wandering to the inside or outside?

Is a family member struggling with double vision or concentrating?

These may be symptoms of a squint, a condition referred to as "strabismus" in medical terms. If not treated, a squint can influence the growth of vision problems and can also cause discomfort during daily activities; however, it is a condition that can be properly fixed with the intervention of the right care at the right time.

At Save Sight Centre Eye Hospital, our group of squint specialists, including Dr Himshikha Aggarwal, provide a gentle and effective operation to restore normal eye alignment and help you or your loved one see clearly again.

What is a Squint (Strabismus)?

Squint, also known as strabismus, is when the two eyes are not directed towards the same point. The affected eye may be turning in (esotropia), out (exotropia), up, or down. The only difference is that the other one is focusing normally. This can happen to anybody; however, children are most affected.

Some squints are visible even at a glance, and some are only easily spotted when a person is tired or under pressure. There are different kinds of strabismus. Apart from the cause, the eye turn can also be used to describe them.

The following terms describe strabismus by the positions of the eye:

When the eye turns upwards

When the eye turns downwards

When the eye turns inwards

When the eye turns outwards

An early diagnosis of strabismus will allow for treatment that is more effective. It used to be thought that after a "certain period," strabismus could not be treated. Though treatment until the age of 6 years is considered to be the most effective, strabismus surgery can be done anytime. The experienced Squint Specialists at Save Sight Centre are at your service to help you get the surgery done

Why It’s important to treat a Squint (Crossed Eyes)?

If a squint is left untreated for a long time, it can lead to the following negative effects:

• Impaired binocular vision: The brain may receive signals from only one eye, thus losing the ability to see objects in 3D.
• Double vision: When an adult has a misaligned eye, it can result in the doubling of images.
• Lazy eye (amblyopia): A squint in children causes vision to be impaired in the eye that is less used, which may result in difficulty during the learning process and slower development. Lazy Eye Treatment is necessary at a smaller age. So, don’t try to ignore the symptoms.
• Low self-esteem issues: People with an eye that visibly deviates are usually embarrassed and feel uncomfortable in social situations.

After an early assessment, it is possible to avoid the onset of various problems and even recover normal vision. Our doctors have experience not just in Squint Surgeries, but also in Cataract Surgeries and LASIK. If you see that your child’s eye is drifting, or if you experience symptoms yourself, then you should not hesitate to go to an eye doctor.

What are the Symptoms of Squint or Crossed Eyes?

Improper aligned eyes are the most common sign of a squint. This is a condition in which one eye may look straight but the other one turns in different direction. It can be a symptom of squint:

• If your |eyes feel tired or strained after reading or working for long hours.
• If you notice double vision which is very uncomfortable and can cause frequent headaches.
• Seeing blurred or overlapping images which can be hard to focus.
• If your near vision tasks like reading may become difficult.
• If you fail to judge the distance of any object or depth perception.

It’s best to get your eyes checked by an eye specialist.

Why Choose Save Sight Centre for Squint Treatment?

Our squint specialists combine medical expertise with individualised patient care. Save Sight Centre is renowned in Delhi for:

Personalised Treatment Plans

We understand that every squint is different, hence we design treatment plans that are specially made for each individual whether it’s a kid or an adult.

Advanced Facilities

We have a fully modernised clinic for squint surgery and accurate eye muscle assessment.

Transparent Pricing

The pricing model we use is clear and straightforward without any hidden charges, thus giving the patients the freedom to decide after having sufficient information.

Proven Track Record

We have brought back sight to 1,60,000+ patients in past 14+ years who let others know through their words of praise, how delighted they are with the care they received.

Commitment to Excellence

We take a step further from just aligning the eyes; we really care about our patients' overall well-being and better vision.

We have put hard work and effort into restoring the perfect eyesight of many of our patients, and they all have positive testimonials to give.

Listen to our Doctors and Patient’s Experience

Cost of Squint Surgery in Delhi?

The cost of squint surgery in Delhi can vary from one hospital to another. At Save Sight Centre, we offer high-quality treatment at reasonable and pocket-friendly prices. The squint surgery cost here typically ranges between ₹35,000 to ₹45,000 per eye. Our goal is to provide expert eye care that fits your budget without compromising on safety or results.

Squint Treatment Options in Delhi

Not only in Delhi, in every hospital, Squint specialist decide the treatment method as per the patient and the severity of the condition.

- Firstly, doctors examine that whether that can be treated with glasses or not. If the cause is refractive error, glasses can help correct it.

- When glasses don’t fully help then eye exercises or vision therapy is introduced to the patient. These can help improve eye muscle control and build a better eye coordination.

- In a few cases, Prism lenses are prescribed. These are the special lenses which help bend light in a certain way.

- After examining and if the above options don’t work then specialist suggests for Squint Surgery. In this surgery, eye muscles are adjusted for a better alignment. There are different types of surgeries, like:

Recession or Resection: Weakening or strengthening the eye muscles to correct the position.

Adjustment of eye tissues: The surgeon repositions or tightens tissues around the eye to improve balance.

- If there are some overactive muscles, Botulinum Toxin (Botox) injections are opted to relax those muscles and align the eyes temporarily.

The choice of treatment option is based on the patient’s age like child or adult and the seriousness of the squint. Our expert Dr. Himshikha Aggarwal can guide you the best treatment plan for you.