HomeAnswersOphthalmology (Eye Care)squint eyesHow can I fix the size difference between my eyes?

My right eye is smaller than my left eye.How to correct it?

Share

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Medically reviewed by

iCliniq medical review team

Published At March 15, 2015
Reviewed AtApril 18, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 19 year old male. My right eye is smaller than my left eye. For this cause I am not able to see clearly with my right eye. Please help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concerns.

  • I have seen your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
  • This is not a small eye. 
  • This looks like a condition called convergent squint (inward deviation of the eye). This is making your eye appear small. 
  • There are many types of convergent squint. 
  • As you mentioned, since the right eye vision is blurred, most probably it is a type of accommodative convergent squint
  • This condition, if corrected before age of 2 years has good prognosis. 
  • But at your age the eye might have gone for anisometropic amblyopia (i.e, loss of vision due to high difference of refractive error compared to the other eye).

The treatment options for you include:

  • First go for a complete evaluation by an ophthalmologist. He may suggest you full refraction and correction for right eye.
  • If this is not successful, squint surgery may be done to make the eye straight (may not be helpful for vision).

Consult an eye care ophthalmologist online for further follow up --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist

Patient's Query

I just want both my eyes look normal i.e, both the eyes of same size, just like a normal man. Can I undergo that surgery?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • Yes, correction of the position of right eye (squint surgery) will make your eyes appear normal. 
  • But vision may not be corrected.
  • It is not a complicated surgery. You can get it done.

For more details, you can share your old records with an eye care ophthalmologist online --->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Anand Yattinamani
Dr. Anand Yattinamani

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

Community Banner Mobile
By subscribing, I agree to iCliniq's Terms & Privacy Policy.

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy