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WHAT IS SQUINT?
Squint or Strabismus is the disorder where the eyes do not line up together in the same direction. It can be corrected as early as when the child is 6 months of age. We have many successful stories of Squint correction in children due to our experienced best squint surgeon in India. We also offer adult squint treatment in Delhi.
TYPES OF SQUINT
ESOTROPIA
The condition when eye turns inwards towards the nose
EXOTROPIA
The condition when eye turns outwards away from the nose
HYPOTROPIA
The condition when eye turns downwards towards the nose
HYPERTROPIA
The condition when eye turns upwards away from the nose
SYMPTOMS OF SQUINT?
Squint (also known as strabismus) is a condition that arises due to incorrect balance of the eye muscles that help in eye movement leading to misaligned eyes. It is usually self diagnosable. Now the cost of squint surgery in Delhi is quite affordable at The Sight Avenue. Contact us to start your treatment today.
Both eyes don’t look in exactly same direction at the same time. The deviation of one or both eyes may be in any direction -inward, outward, upward or downward
Children can have defective vision in one or both eyes.
Sometimes double vision is also experienced.
SQUINT TREATMENT OPTION
Squint does not correct on its own. We offer a holistic approach when it comes to squint correction in India. Based on a comprehensive evaluation by our squint specialist in delhi, a treatment plan is created. It is often a stepwise approach involving:-
ORTHOPTIC EXERCISES
Orthoptic exercises can be advised in cases of convergence insufficiency.
OCCLUSION THERAPY
Patching therapy (occlusion therapy) can be done in children under 10yrs of age if the child has amblyopia (lazy eye) leading to squint.
SPECTACLES
If the squint is due to refractive error, it can be connected by prescribing suitable spectacles. Prisms: Prisms can be advised in patients with paralytic squint to deplete diplopia. It is also given to patients after evaluation if the deviation is very less.
SURGICAL PROCEDURE
Misaligned eyes can be straightened by surgical intervention (Mainstay of treatment in adults).
POST TREATMENT CARE OF SQUINT SURGERY
MEDICATIONS
e/d antibiotic,e/d steroid, e/d lubricant – 1 month
oral antibiotic,oral painkiller X 1 Month
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Strictly avoid rubbing of eyes.
- Avoid rinsing of eyes with water
- Use medication timely
FOLLOWUP – PATIENT HAS TO COME FOR FOLLOW UP AFTER SURGERY
- After 1 day
- After 1 week
- After 3 week
SQUINT TREATMENT IN DELHI
Squint does not correct on its own. We offer a holistic approach when it comes to squint correction in India. Based on a comprehensive evaluation by our squint specialist in Delhi, a treatment plan is created. It is often a stepwise approach involving:-
Squint can develop as early as the first six months after child birth. Our best squint doctor in Delhi recommend to start the treatment as early as possible. On your visit, a complete evaluation will be performed to offer the most accessible treatment plan. To know more about Squint surgery in Delhi, speak to our expert today.
The Sight Avenue is one of the best hospital for squint surgery in India. Get in touch with us to start your treatment.
FAQs for Squint Eye Treatment in Delhi
Yes, squint eye can be corrected.
Causes of squint are:
a) Hereditary or by birth
b) Weakness of eye muscle
c) Any issue or
damage with the nerves of the eyes
d) Injury to the eye.
Squint can be treated by exercises, spectacles or surgery both in children and adults.
Main symptom of squint is that the eyes don’t look in the same direction at the same time, disoriented focus, eyes get strained accompanied by headache.
Cost of squint surgery varies depending upon the number of muscles involved starts from Rs 25000/- per eye.
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