Indications for Surgery:

• Squint surgery is considered when non-surgical treatments such as glasses, eye exercises, or patching have not been successful in correcting the misalignment.
• It may also be recommended if the squint is causing double vision, difficulty with depth perception, or affecting the appearance of the eyes.
• Procedure:
• Preoperative Evaluation : Before surgery, the ophthalmologist performs a thorough examination to determine the type and severity of the squint, assess eye movement, and evaluate overall eye health.
• Anesthesia : Squint surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia, especially in children, to ensure they remain still during the procedure. In some cases, local anesthesia with sedation may be used.
• Muscle Adjustment : During the surgery, the ophthalmologist makes small incisions in the tissue covering the eye (conjunctiva) to access the eye muscles.
• Closure : The incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures, and a patch or shield may be placed over the eye temporarily to protect it.