Squint Surgery in Jalandhar is available at Harpreet Eye and Dental Care Centre. Children and adults with crossed eyes, misaligned eyes or eye deviation are treated at our Centre routinely. AIIMS-trained ophthalmologist Dr. Harpreet Singh evaluates the type, cause and severity of squint before advising glasses, patching, eye exercises or surgical correction when required.
Harpreet Eye and Dental Care Centre is a NABH-accredited hospital in Jalandhar, empanelled with ECHS and multiple insurance providers. The centre has also been recognised with the Best Eye Hospital Award by MY FM Radio.
Squint Surgery In Jalandhar, Punjab For Correcting Crossed Eyes
Squint, also known as strabismus [Bhenga pan], is a condition in which both eyes do not look in the same direction at the same time. One eye may turn inward, outward, upward or downward while the other eye remains straight. Squint can affect children as well as adults and may cause eye strain, poor depth perception, double vision, reduced confidence or weak vision in one eye if not treated at the right time.
At Harpreet Eye and Dental Care Centre, Jalandhar, patients are evaluated for the cause, type and severity of squint before planning treatment. Dr. Harpreet Singh, an AIIMS-trained ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, has over 28 years of experience, recipient of the Rashtriya Gaurav Award and has performed large number of squint surgeries. His approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, proper treatment planning and safe surgical correction when required.
What is Squint or[Bhenga pan] ?
Squint is a condition where the eyes are not properly aligned. In normal vision, both eyes work together and focus on the same object. In squint, one eye may deviate in a different direction. This may be constant or may appear only sometimes, especially when the person is tired, focusing on near objects or looking in a particular direction.
Squint may be present from childhood or may develop later in life due to refractive error, weak vision, eye muscle imbalance, nerve-related problems, trauma or other eye conditions.
Normally both eyes are straight while looking ahead and move with perfect coordination in all the directions. When one of the eye deviates either outside (away from nose), inside (towards nose) or up or down the condition is know as squint.
Types of Squint
Different types of squint require different treatment planning. Common types include:
- Inward squint: One eye turns towards the nose.
- Outward squint: One eye turns away from the nose.
- Vertical squint: One eye turns upward or downward.
Convergent Squint
Vertical Squint
- Intermittent squint: Squint appears only sometimes.
- Constant squint: Eye misalignment remains present most of the time.
- Paralytic squint: Squint caused by weakness or paralysis of eye muscles or nerves.
Treatment of Squint
In children the condition should be treated as early as possible with glasses, occlusion therapy (covering the healthy eye) and squint surgery.
Before planning squint surgery, a detailed eye examination is done to check vision,glasses number or refraction, eye alignment and eye muscle function. In many patients, especially children, preliminary treatment may include proper glasses correction, occlusion or patching therapy for lazy eye, and selected eye exercises to improve focusing and eye coordination. These treatments help strengthen visual development, reduce eye strain and assess how much correction can be achieved without surgery. If eye misalignment persists despite appropriate non-surgical treatment, squint surgery may be advised for better eye alignment and appearance.
Occlusion therapy
Squint after Surgery
EYE exercises for squint
EYE exercises for squint
Squint Surgery
There are six muscles controlling each eye ball’s movement. Two of these control horizontal movement, two control vertical movement and two control oblique movement. Depending upon type of squint (horizontal, vertical) these muscles are strengthened or weakened by surgical procedure.
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When is Squint Surgery Needed?
Squint surgery may be advised when eye alignment cannot be corrected adequately with glasses, patching, exercises, prism correction or other non-surgical methods. Surgery may also be required when the squint is large, cosmetically noticeable, causing double vision or affecting binocular vision.
In children, timely treatment is important because untreated squint may lead to lazy eye, poor vision development or reduced depth perception. In adults, squint surgery may help improve eye alignment, appearance and, in selected cases, double vision.
Squint Surgery in Jalandhar by Dr. Harpreet Singh
Dr. Harpreet Singh is a senior ophthalmologist and eye surgeon trained at AIIMS, New Delhi and director of Harpreet eye and dental cre centre. With more than 28 years of clinical and surgical experience, he has managed a wide range of squint cases in children and adults.
Having performed over 13000 squint surgeries, Dr. Harpreet Singh offers detailed evaluation and customized surgical planning depending on the type of squint, eye muscle involvement, age of the patient and visual status of both eyes.
How is Squint Surgery Performed?
Squint surgery involves adjusting the position or strength of selected eye muscles to improve eye alignment. The surgery is usually performed under anesthesia. The eye is not removed during surgery. The surgeon works on the eye muscles through a small opening on the surface of the eye.
Depending on the type of squint, one or more muscles may be tightened, weakened or repositioned. The aim is to bring the eyes into better alignment and improve the overall appearance and function of the eyes.
Recession (weakening)
of horizontal muscle
Recession (weakening)
of horizontal muscle
Is Squint Surgery Painful?
Squint surgery is generally performed under anesthesia, so the patient does not feel pain during the procedure. Mild redness, watering, irritation or discomfort may be present for a few days after surgery. These symptoms usually improve gradually with prescribed eye drops and post-operative care.
Exercises of weak eyes are done using synaptophore at our centre so as to increase its vision. Exercises with synaptophore also help in cases of eye strain, computer fatigue syndrome, etc.
Squint Surgery Cost in Jalandhar
Squint surgery cost depends on several factors, including the type of squint, number of eye muscles involved, whether one eye or both eyes need surgery, anesthesia requirements, hospital facilities and complexity of the case.
Because every squint case is different, the exact squint surgery cost in Jalandhar can only be confirmed after a detailed eye examination and surgical assessment. At Harpreet Eye and Dental Care Centre, patients are guided clearly about the treatment plan, expected procedure and cost before surgery.
Factors Affecting Squint Surgery Cost
- Type and severity of squint
- Number of muscles requiring correction
- One-eye or both-eye surgery
- Age of the patient
- Need for general or local anesthesia
- Associated eye conditions such as lazy eye or poor vision
- Complexity of revision or paralytic squint cases
Cost may range from 30000 to 60000 both eyes depending on above factors.
Recovery After Squint Surgery
Most patients can return to light routine activities within a few days after squint surgery. Redness may remain for some time and gradually settles. The doctor may prescribe eye drops and advise follow-up visits to monitor healing and alignment.
Patients are usually advised to avoid swimming, eye rubbing, dust exposure and strenuous activity until advised by the doctor. Children may need continued treatment such as glasses, patching or vision therapy depending on their visual development.
Benefits of Squint Surgery
- Improves eye alignment
- Enhances facial appearance and confidence
- May improve binocular vision in selected cases
- Can help reduce double vision in suitable adults
- Supports better visual development in children when done at the right time
Why Choose Harpreet Eye and Dental Care Centre for Squint Surgery?
- AIIMS-trained ophthalmologist and eye surgeon
- Dr. Harpreet Singh with over 28 years of experience
- More than hundreds of squint surgeries performed
- Squint treatment for children and adults
- Detailed eye examination and customized surgical planning
- Advanced eye care centre in Jalandhar
- Clear guidance about squint surgery cost and recovery
Squint Surgery is performed at our centre routinely.
Before squint Surgery
After squint Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions About Squint
What is squint?
Squint, also called strabismus, is a condition in which both eyes do not look in the same direction at the same time. One eye may turn inward, outward, upward or downward.
What causes squint in children and adults?
Squint may occur due to eye muscle imbalance, refractive error, weak vision in one eye, neurological causes, childhood eye conditions or trauma. A proper eye examination is needed to identify the cause.
Can squint be treated?
Yes. Squint treatment may include glasses, patching, vision therapy, prism correction or squint surgery depending on the age of the patient, type of squint and overall eye condition.
When is squint surgery needed?
Squint surgery may be advised when eye misalignment cannot be corrected adequately with glasses, patching or non-surgical methods, or when better alignment is needed for function or appearance.
Is squint surgery painful?
Squint surgery is generally performed under anesthesia, so the patient does not feel pain during the procedure. Mild discomfort, redness or irritation may occur during recovery.
How long does squint surgery take?
The duration depends on the number of eye muscles involved, but many squint surgeries are completed within 30 to 60 minutes. Total hospital time may be longer due to preparation and recovery.
Can squint surgery be done in children?
Yes. Squint surgery can be performed in children when required. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are important to protect vision development and improve eye alignment.
Can adults undergo squint surgery?
Yes. Adults with squint may undergo surgery for improved eye alignment, cosmetic appearance and, in selected cases, relief from double vision.
How soon can patients resume normal activities after squint surgery?
Many patients can resume light routine activities within a few days, but swimming, eye rubbing and strenuous activity should be avoided until the doctor advises.
Is squint surgery available in Jalandhar?
Yes. Harpreet Eye and Dental Care Centre, Jalandhar provides squint diagnosis, management and surgery for children and adults.
How experienced is Dr. Harpreet Singh in squint surgery?
Dr. Harpreet Singh is an AIIMS-trained eye specialist with more than 28 years of experience in advanced eye surgery and squint correction procedures. He has performed large number of squint surgeries, helping children and adults with eye misalignment receive proper evaluation and customized treatment for better eye alignment and visual function.
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