Squint Orthoptics

Best Squint and Orthoptics Treatment in Thane

SQUINT

What is Squint or Strabismus ?

Deviation of eyes from the normal position is called squint (bhenga-pan in hindi). It is noticed in most of the cases as both eyes look in different directions to each other.

A Squint or Strabismus occurs when both the eyes of the patient do not align properly. While one eye functions properly and displays normal behavior while focusing, the other eye tends to deviate from the expected position.

Usually, this happens when the extraocular muscles, which control the movement of the eyes and eyelids, are unable to function in tandem. As a result, neither eye can focus on the same point at the same time.

What are the treatment options for strabismus?

A thorough eye examination and a proper cycloplegic refraction are the first steps in treating strabismus. Some squints may require eye exercises, especially if they have caused amblyopia. Corrective surgery on the eye muscles may be required in some cases to improve alignment and develop binocular vision. Those suffering from transient paralytic squints may be helped by specialised prism glasses to align their eyes when the nerve heals.

Why Choose Dr. Neeta Maske

Dr. Neeta Maske is the best Eye Specialist for Squint and Orthoptics treatment & surgery in Thane specialised in Strabismus & Amblyopia Treatment.

Dr.Neeta Maske Even a presentable face can be marked by a squint, making the difference between social acceptance and isolation. Squint correction surgery aligns the eyeballs, but it does not guarantee that eyesight problems will be solved. The process weakens or strengthens one or more of the six muscles attached to each eyeball to make the eye straight. Local anesthesia for adults and general anesthesia for children are used in the operation.

What is Orthoptics ?

ORTHOPTICS

Orthoptics a specialized field in ophthalmology dealing with very specific eye problems such as Convergence Insufficiency, Amblyopia (reduced vision in one or both eyes), crossed eyes, misalignment of the eyes (Strabismus), and Diplopia (double vision).

What is an Orthoptic Examination ?

Orthoptic examination is a part of routine eye examination which is done to find out any squint or deviation of the eyes with the help of cover tests, its measurement with prismbar cover test. Synaptophore is the instrument used for finding out any abnormal retinal correspondence including many other deviation of eyes.

Orthoptic examination helps to detect convergence insufficiency, Amblyopia which we called lazy eye in layman terms. It helps to detect any kind of squint and the degree of Squint.It also detects Diplopia .