Squint the word has its origin from English Literature. It Means “Cross Eyed”. In a Normal individual both eyes are aligned straight. In an individual with squint one of the eyes is either displaced (towards nose or outwards or Up or down) Hence the eyes appear as if they are crossed. This condition can arise by birth in early infancy, in teens or even later. The reason it can appear at any time of our lives is because various causes are responsible for misalignment of the eyes. Causes can range from trauma, diabetes, blood pressure to more local causes like refractive errors, Thyroid etc... If it’s from birth or early childhood it needs to be shown as early possible as it affects the vision of the child. Though all cross eyed people do not require surgery depending on the causes that has led to the squint a tailor-made approach is done for every patient. The good news is the eyes can be aligned. At any age of life this surgery can be performed and alignment can be achieved.
1. Is this hereditary? Unless two generations in family have it, or else it is not. 2. Can this be resolved on its own? No! It needs active treatment depending on the cause of the disease. 3. Is the surgery done by laser? No! Since we have to adjust the muscles laser technology cannot be used. 4. Does it affect the vision? No! It does not affect the vision as we do not enter inside the eye. 5. Will scar be seen around the eye? No! No Scar marks are seen. 6. Even after surgery is these chances that it will reappear? 5% Chances exist in all squint surgeries that squint may reappear. But, if depends on many factors. Like age, cause of squint, vision in the eye etc... But even so the eyes can be realigned again. 7. Can Squint surgeries be repeated? Yes! Squint surgeries can be done more than one time.
