Squint Treatment
Comprehensive Squint Treatment for Children & Adults
Squint, also known as strabismus, is a condition in which the eyes do not align properly and may point in different directions. It can affect one or both eyes and may be present continuously or only at certain times.
At Jain Eye Hospitals, we provide comprehensive evaluation and personalised treatment for squint in children and adults. Early assessment is particularly important in children because untreated squint can affect the development of normal vision in the affected eye.
THE PROCEDURE
RECOVERY & AFTERCARE
Regular Eye Exercises
Perform prescribed vision exercises to strengthen eye muscles.
Follow-up Visits
Regular appointments help monitor eye alignment and recovery.
Protective Care
Wear prescribed glasses consistently if recommended.
Long-Term Results
Early treatment provides the best visual and cosmetic outcomes.
Why Choose Jain Eye Hospitals?
Comprehensive retinal and uvea evaluation
Modern diagnostic imaging
Individualised treatment planning
Specialist management of complex eye conditions
Regular monitoring and follow-up care
Focus on preserving and protecting vision
Frequently Asked Questions
Squint, or strabismus, is a condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned and do not point in the same direction at the same time.
Yes. In some children, a squint can interfere with normal visual development and may lead to amblyopia (lazy eye). Early evaluation and appropriate treatment can help protect vision.
Yes, depending on the type and cause. Treatment may include glasses, amblyopia therapy, prisms, or specific exercises in selected cases. Some patients may require surgery.
Glasses can improve or correct certain types of squint, particularly when the misalignment is related to an uncorrected focusing error. However, glasses do not correct every type of squint.
Squint surgery is a commonly performed procedure, but like any surgery, it has potential risks and limitations. Your ophthalmologist will discuss the expected benefits and possible risks before recommending surgery.
A child with an eye that appears misaligned should be examined by an eye specialist as early as possible. Do not wait for the child to grow out of it without professional evaluation.
Yes. Squint can develop in adulthood due to several causes, including neurological conditions, eye diseases, trauma, or changes in a previously existing eye alignment problem.
Yes. Adults and older children with certain types of squint may experience double vision because the eyes are not properly aligned.
In some patients, the eyes can become misaligned again after surgery or may require further treatment. Long-term outcomes depend on the type of squint, age, underlying cause, and individual response to treatment.
Amblyopia, commonly called lazy eye, occurs when vision does not develop normally in one or both eyes during childhood. It can be associated with squint, unequal refractive errors, or other childhood eye conditions.
No. Squint can be associated with reduced vision, difficulty using both eyes together, depth-perception problems, or double vision. It should therefore be properly evaluated rather than treated only as a cosmetic concern.
The treatment depends on the patient’s age, type and amount of eye deviation, vision in each eye, eye movements, focusing power, and underlying cause. A detailed examination is required before deciding on treatment.