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Squint (Strabismus) Treatment in Ahmedabad

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Squint (Strabismus) Treatment in Ahmedabad

Squint, medically called strabismus, is when the eyes don't point in the same direction at the same time — affecting roughly 3 to 5 in every 100 children, and treatable in most cases if caught and addressed early.

Squint (Strabismus) Treatment

When to get it checked

A baby's eyes occasionally wandering in the first few months of life is often normal. But an eye that constantly turns in, out, up, or down — especially after 3 months of age — needs an eye exam. Head tilting, squinting, or one eye consistently drifting are all worth having evaluated, in children and adults alike.

Non-surgical treatment

Not every squint needs surgery. Glasses can correct the underlying refractive error in many cases. If a lazy eye (amblyopia) has developed alongside the squint, patching or blurring the stronger eye encourages the weaker eye to work — most effective the earlier it starts in childhood.

Surgery

When glasses and patching aren't enough, strabismus surgery adjusts the eye muscles to realign the eyes. In children, it's done under general anaesthesia and usually takes two hours or less, often without an overnight hospital stay. The surgeon repositions the eye muscle attachment using careful pre-surgical measurements, and the eye itself is never removed — a common worry parents have but not what actually happens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Squint can be present from infancy or develop later in childhood, and is sometimes only noticed when a child is tired, unwell, or in certain photographs. Regular pediatric eye checks help catch it whenever it appears.
Yes. While early treatment in childhood gives the best outcomes for developing vision, adults with squint can still often benefit from treatment — whether for alignment, double vision, or cosmetic reasons.
Squint surgery is performed under anaesthesia, so there's no pain during the procedure. Mild discomfort, redness, and sensitivity are normal for a few days afterward as the eye heals.
Possibly. Many children with squint also have a refractive error, and correcting it with glasses is often the first step in treatment before considering other options like patching or surgery.
Untreated squint in childhood can lead to amblyopia ("lazy eye"), where the brain begins to ignore input from the misaligned eye, causing permanent reduced vision in that eye if not corrected early enough. This is why a pediatric eye checkup matters.
No. Many cases are managed successfully with glasses, patching, or vision therapy alone. Surgery is considered when these approaches aren't enough to achieve good alignment and vision.

Why choose Sadbhaav for squint treatment

Dr. Dhaval Patel, MD (Ophthalmology, AIIMS New Delhi), evaluates both children and adults for strabismus, and explains the full picture — glasses, patching, or surgery — honestly before recommending a path. Read more about Dr. Patel's credentials and experience.

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