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I wanaa ask about squint eyes...m suffering from glaucoma for 7 years when I was teenager...now my left eye crooked it is going left side...can we fix it by surgery..
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It depends upon the status of vision on your left eye. If it has good vision go for surgery.
If not then don’t otherwise it will revert back to its squint position.
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Better to consult squint surgeon good for you.
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What is the visual status in your left eye? It can be corrected by surgery but the condition may revert back after few years.
Better to consult a Squint specialist for better evaluation
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Dr. Lakshmi Kuniyal
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
15 yrs exp
Mathura
Always go for detailed refraction first. If need arises for squint correction, good vision in the deviating eye keeps post op alignment of eyes for longer period. Otherwise it start to deviate again. Cosmetic squint correction is also an option, if needed.
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meet nearby squint surgeon
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Depends on your vision. Please consult local squint specialist
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Dr. Gaurav Garg
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Delhi
The correction factor depends on the visual potential and the amount of deviation, I would advised to consult nearby Squint Specialist.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Can be corrected.pl consult squint surgery specialist.
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