Seeking expert care for your child's eye diseases or Pediatric squint?

A squint can be diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination performed by a squint specialist. The examination may include tests to evaluate eye movements, visual acuity, and binocular vision. In some cases, additional tests such as imaging or orthoptic evaluation may be recommended to determine the underlying cause of the squint.

The treatment for a squint depends on its underlying cause, severity, and the patient’s age. Non-surgical options may include prescription eyeglasses, eye exercises, or the use of prisms. In other cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to adjust the position of the eye muscles and align the eyes properly.

If your child is having squint which requires surgery, earlier the better. Getting squint surgery done within 6 years of age can lead to complete vision development including binocular vision and is often recommended. Discuss with our pediatric squint specialists to know exact timeline of your child’s squint surgery.

As with any medical procedure, there are potential risks and complications associated with squint or oculoplasty treatment. These can include infection, bleeding, scarring, or changes in eye appearance or function. However, complications are rare, and your doctor will discuss the specific risks and benefits of the treatment with you before proceeding.

Squint surgery can be done at any age. At older age ( specifically more than 6 years), good cosmetic outcome can be achieved though binocular vision may not improve.

All squint or pediatric procedures can be done in one day and does not require stay in the hospital.

 The recovery process after squint or oculoplasty treatment can vary depending on the specific procedure performed. Your doctor will provide you with detailed post-operative instructions, including information about any necessary medications, follow-up appointments, and activity restrictions. It is important to follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper healing and the best possible outcome.

Alternative or complementary therapies may not be the primary methods of treating squint or conditions. However, some patients may benefit from certain therapies such as vision therapy or eye exercises as adjuncts to traditional treatments. It is important to consult with your doctor before incorporating any alternative therapies into your treatment plan.

 The cost of squint or treatment can vary depending on factors such as the specific procedure performed, number of muscles requiring correction, its complexity, and any additional tests or medications required. At Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, we provide individualized treatment plans and can provide you with an estimate of the costs involved. Insurance coverage for squint surgeries varies depending on the type / company of insurance and we have a dedicated insurance cell to assist you with insurance-related matters.

At Nethradhama we have all pediatric subspecialities including cataract, glaucoma, oculoplasty, retina (including Retinopathy of Prematurity screening and treatment), and Squint . We have specialised Pediatric & Squint consultants for a comprehensive child eye care.

 If children are not able to see small letters clearly / have a significant power/ squint, then they will require glasses. Meet our pediatric ophthalmologists to know the dos and donts regarding your child’s glasses.

Visit pediatric ophthalmologist if your child has watering/ eyelid defects/ red eye/ deviated eyes (squint) / eye injuiry/ blurry vision/ any other eye related ailment. Pediatric ophthalmologists are specialized in child eye care and can take care of your child better.

Squint surgery is not a laser surgery. However, it is a fine surgery which is painless and scarless and precisely tailored to your eye condition.

Lazy eye is when your eye is functionally blurry though anatomically eye looks okay.

Any child with untreated refractive errors/ cataract/ squint can develop a lazy eye.

Lazy eye can be corrected by treating the underlying problem, patching and orthoptic vision therapy.

Timely intervention/ surgery for eye vision related problems, especially in the formative years, can prevent lazy eye.