Strabismus is a condition in which both eyes look in different directions. It is found more commonly in children and can occur at any age. It is caused mainly due to the extraocular muscles; the muscles that are responsible for controlling the movements of the eye do not function properly. Both the eyes cannot coordinate evenly, which makes binocular vision impossible, making it difficult for the person to evaluate depth perception.
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I have a retinal detachment. Shall I do strabismus surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29-year-old male. My left eye is blind, not fully blind, but if I watch a power full light, I just see a white low light. I had this problem for 23 years. It is due to retinal detachment because of which I have to squint heavily. I repaired my detachment with a scleral buckle nine ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Since you had a long-standing retinal problem, the probability of recovering vision is low. You have a sensory squint, and the eye deviates out when it has poor vision. Squint surgery is a successful option to regai... Read Full »