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Squint Corrections - Know your treatment options
Squint Surgery is a medical procedure done to fix squint or strabismus, which is a mild eye disorder that causes the eyeballs to point in a different direction. The motion of the eyes is not synchronized and the eyes point in a different direction, mostly opposite to each other.
Condition
What is Squint Corrections
Squint is a misalignment of the two eyes so that both the eyes are not looking in the same direction. This misalignment may be constant, being present throughout the day, or it may appear sometimes and the rest of the time the eyes may be straight.view more
How to diagnose and When to Consult a Doctor?
It is important to diagnose a squint (and amblyopia) as early as possible. Routine checks to detect eye problems in babies and children are usually done at the new-born examination and at the 6-8 week review. There is also a routine preschool or school-entry vision check.
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Causes
- The exact cause of squint is not really known. A squint is caused due to genetic or brain condition.
- For example, a squint may develop in some children with cerebral palsy, Noonan syndrome, hydrocephalus, brain injury, and various other conditions.
Symptoms
- Patient might close one eye when looking at you, or tilt his or her head to one side.
- This is something a patient does instinctively to suppress the vision from the affected eye, as otherwise they may 'see double'.
Causes
- The exact cause of squint is not really known. A squint is caused due to genetic or brain condition.
- For example, a squint may develop in some children with cerebral palsy, Noonan syndrome, hydrocephalus, brain injury, and various other conditions.
Symptoms
- Patient might close one eye when looking at you, or tilt his or her head to one side.
- This is something a patient does instinctively to suppress the vision from the affected eye, as otherwise they may 'see double'.
When to undergo for surgery
The best way to treat a squint would be through eye surgery. It is a surgical procedure in which the muscles that move the eye are corrected. The muscles are tightened so that they lose their suppleness and focus on staying in place. In some cases, both the eyes have to be operated upon.
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Is it covered under insurance?
Is the treatment covered under insurance?
The Insurance plan varies from one company to another. Assuming that the Squint Surgery will be covered under insurance would be wrong. It is advised to talk to the insurance provider before going to hospital or clinic for Squint Surgery.
How is the recovery after surgery?
Typically, people spend 1–3 days in the hospital after Squint Surgery. The inpatient stay allows doctors to monitor the person.
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First I would like convey my thanks to medibuddy and their Care Buddy who assisted me till the discharge. Medibuddy provided hassle free consultation and for the operation. The entire insurance policy was taken care without involvement and it helped me to take care of myself. Finally I would like to thank the Unity hospital staff and their doctor
Surya Kumar
I sincerely thank MediBuddy for coordination and commitment towards the service rendered in making my total knee replacement surgery hassle-free. Your work is truly commendable, and I appreciate your professional attitude. So easy to talk to and work with, very helpful always! Massive thanks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In 95% of the cases, the results of squint eye surgery are permanent, and in some rare cases, the person might have to go for an additional treatment if the symptom is not corrected.
Visual activities like reading and watching television can be resumed right after the surgery unless advised otherwise by the healthcare team.
Most cases of squinted eyes develop at some stage during the first 3 years of life.
Many parents think that their child can grow out of squint eyes but that’s a myth. Squint eyes needs to be treated and it needs to be done as soon as possible to make your kid stay away from any possible vision blues.
No, squint is not a disability. It is just alignment problem that needs to be corrected, that’s it.
