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Squint correction surgery
STRABISMUS SURGERY
A surgical procedure to correct squints in adults and children
What is squint correction?
Corrective surgery can improve the alignment of the eyes to help them work in unison.
It can be performed on children and adults but the earlier a squint is identified, the more effective treatment tends to be.
Squint correction surgery is one of the most common procedures in the ophthalmology department at The Portland Hospital.
It can be performed on children and adults but the earlier a squint is identified, the more effective treatment tends to be.
Squint correction surgery is one of the most common procedures in the ophthalmology department at The Portland Hospital.
Need to know
Squint correction surgery involves moving the muscles attached to the outside of the eye to a new position.
There are two types of surgery (adjustable and non-adjustable) so exactly what happens during your or your child's procedure will depend on the procedure.
It is performed under general anaesthetic and usually takes less than an hour. If your child is having squint correction surgery at The Portland Hospital they'll be accompanied by a paediatric nurse at all times.
There are two types of surgery (adjustable and non-adjustable) so exactly what happens during your or your child's procedure will depend on the procedure.
It is performed under general anaesthetic and usually takes less than an hour. If your child is having squint correction surgery at The Portland Hospital they'll be accompanied by a paediatric nurse at all times.
Your consultant will explain the preparation for the surgery. Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. These will be explained to you.
You or your child should be able to go home on the day of the operation. Following surgery, a pad may be placed over the eye. This is usually removed the next day. It can take several weeks to fully recover.
During this time, there may be some pain or itchiness in the eye and temporary double vision.
During this time, there may be some pain or itchiness in the eye and temporary double vision.
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Our Squint correction surgery locations
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
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