What is strabismus (Squint)?

Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes point in different directions. Other terms used to describe strabismus are “squint”, “wandering eye”, “cross eyed”, or a “lazy eye”. India Hospital tour provides so many treatments in India with best surgeons. Squint Eye treatment in India also available that helps to patients for taking best Eye hospital in India for squint surgery.

How Is Strabismus Detected ?

Strabismus may be noted by the patient themselves (especially if it is causing double vision) or by family and friends. Strabismus is often detected by an Optometrist during a routine eye examination or by a patient’s General Practitioner. All patients with strabismus should be referred to an Ophthalmologist who will carry out a comprehensive eye examination in order to determine the exact nature of the strabismus and what the treatment options are.

What Are The Treatment Options ?

Strabismus can be treated in various ways. Depending on the individual case, treatment options include : –

• Glasses : – in some case prescribing glasses can enable the patient to realign their eyes
• Prisms : – plastic prisms of the appropriate strength can be stuck on to the spectacle lenses to correct the misalignment of the eyes. These are particularly helpful in cases where the angle of the strabismus is small, if the strabismus is likely to resolve spontaneously (this is the case in many cases caused by circulatory problems) or if surgery is not possible. It may be possible to eventually incorporate this prismatic correction into the spectacle lenses themselves.
• Botox injections : – Botulinum toxin is a drug, which if injected into a muscle causes it to become weakened for 3-4 months. It is frequently used in the management of patients with strabismus. Once the eye has been completed numbed with anaesthetic drops the Botox is injected directly into the appropriate eye muscle using a very fine needle. This procedure is carried out in the clinic. It is commonly used in the following situations;
  • to straighten the eyes when further surgery is not possible
  • to straighten poorly sighted eyes which are unlikely to stay in a straight position after strabismus surgery
• Surgery : – In many cases of strabismus, surgery is the only effective treatment. The aims of strabismus surgery are:
  • to eliminate double vision if present
  • to improve three-dimensional vision
  • to eliminate an abnormal head posture
  • improvement of psychosocial function