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Squint eye surgery

2022-08-14 01:53:38
I have squint Eye outwards since I was 5 yrs old. Left eye 6/9 with -5D. Right eye 6/9 with -4.5D. My doubt is if I go for Squint surgery will this make my retina week or increase the chances of retinal detachment? I want to treat my squint for cosmetic reasons but I fear of retinal detachment. Plz help, thanks.
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Squint surgery will not cause retinal detachment.  Please consult local squint specialist for further evaluation and management.

Answered2022-08-17 12:28:40

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You will be pre evaluated for squint surgery. If everything is OK,you can undergo squint surgery. No Retinal detachment will occur.Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2022-08-14 02:08:42

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