Squint also known as strabismus generally refers to the misalignment of the eyes. A person who suffers from Squint cannot look in the same direction. Squint may be constant, it may present throughout the day or it may emerge sometimes. Squint is one of the common eye problems observed among children and some adults. Squint occurs in 2.5 – 5 % of the population. Squint correction surgery is one ideal way to cure this disease.
Reasons for Squint correction surgery
Following are some reasons why squint correction surgery is being conducted:
- If there is a loss of coordination between the muscles of the two eyes then it results in misalignment (squint), which can be corrected via squint correction surgery.
- Eye diseases like cataract can also result to squint which deviates the vision of the individual. To correct this surgery is done.
- This surgery also treats double vision
- One of the reasons for undergoing squint correction surgery is to improve the cosmetic appearance of the human eye
- Under certain cases long sightedness(refractive error hypermetropia) can also lead to Squint for which surgery is an ideal option for treatment
- Squint surgery can physically and psychologically benefit a child or a patient by providing an improved vision and at the same time boosting his or her self confidence
Risks of Squint correction surgery
Squint correction surgery involves fewer risks. However, one common risk associated with squint surgery is long-term red eye. Some general complications associated with squint correction surgery include the following:
- Allergy to anesthesia or any medicine related to the surgery
- Tenderness, infection, pain etc around the surgical area
- Probable damage to the eye with the equipment used for the surgery
- Hemorrhage inside or outside the eye
- Marks in the white area of the eye
- Dropping or new double vision
Pre-surgery requirements of Squint correction
The pre-surgery requirements of Squint correction include the following:
- Sign the consent form for the surgery only after you decide your mind for the same
- Take proper counseling from your surgeon about the surgery. Enquire about the risks and benefits of this surgery in detail.
- If your surgeon advises you for any post-surgical medication then make arrangement for medicines prior to surgery to avoid inconveniences later
Post-surgery requirements of Squint correction
The post-surgery requirements of Squint correction include the following:
- You will be relocated in the theatre recovery room for some time before transferring back to the ward.
- You will be assisted by a nurse who will check your breathing, blood pressure and wound on regular basis
- If you have any allergic reaction to the anesthesia then, you will be medicated to do away with the same
- Your eye will be covered by a pad which will be removed as per the surgeon’s permission. The operated eye will be red in color and slightly puffy. The puffiness may last up to six weeks.
- Make sure that you take help of the nurse or any assistant the first time you get out of bed. You might be feeling dizzy and would need support.
Average hospital stay of Squint correction
The average hospital stay of squint correction surgery is one day. However, if there is any sign of post-surgical risks observed in the patient then the number of days may extend to two or three.
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