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Squint eye surgery for 1.6 yrs baby boy

2022-04-01 05:38:09
Hi all, My son born as a premature baby and we observed a bump on his left eye when he closed his eyes,later we started observing eye squint, as per doctor suggestion started using eye glasses and patching but he is not cooperating for that. Recently doctor suggested squint eye surgery and we would like to know 1.6 yrs age is good for surgery and any chances for side effects or complications ?
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Yes.If the child is examined in detail and advised squint surgery,it can be done.it is better to do early, for getting good vision.

Answered2022-04-01 09:39:49

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