Different alignment patterns
A squint may turn inward, outward or vertically. Measuring its pattern helps guide the right care.
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Bring Eyes into Better Alignment with
Personalised Squint Care
Get specialist assessment and coordinated treatment planning for squint, double vision and related eye-alignment concerns in children and adults.
Detailed eye-alignment assessment
Child and adult squint care
Coordinated treatment and follow-up
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1200+Patients treated
10+ yearsOf experience
Specialist-ledAlignment assessment
CoordinatedTreatment and follow-up
Assessment comes firstVision, eye movement and alignment are measured before treatment is planned.
Understanding your treatment
What is a squint?
A squint, also called strabismus, is when the eyes do not point in the same direction.
One eye may turn inward, outward, upward or downward. The change may be constant or intermittent and can affect children or adults. It may affect binocular vision and depth perception, or cause double vision.
A new squint or sudden double vision in an adult needs prompt clinical assessment. A persistent squint in a child should also be checked by an eye specialist.
Why early assessment matters
In children, treatment may also address amblyopia so the weaker eye has the best opportunity to develop vision.
Adult squint needs evaluation
Assessment identifies the alignment problem and checks for an underlying eye, nerve, muscle or health condition.
A coordinated path to treatment
Your squint care journey.
Every stage is guided by specialist assessment and clear treatment planning, with care adapted to age, symptoms and alignment needs.
Consultation and history
Discuss when the eye turn began, whether it is constant, visual symptoms, previous glasses or patching, and relevant health history.
Orthoptic assessment
Visual acuity, eye movements, cover testing, binocular vision and the angle of deviation are carefully assessed.
Personalised treatment plan
Your specialist explains whether glasses, amblyopia treatment, prisms, selected exercises or surgery may help.
Treatment and review
Receive procedure-specific care and follow-up to review vision, healing, eye position and any changing needs.
Clearer cost guidance
Understand your squint care cost before you decide.
Your estimated cost depends on the assessment required, whether treatment is non-surgical or surgical, and the follow-up included in your plan.
Ophthalmology and orthoptic assessment
Glasses, prisms or amblyopia-care needs
Number of eye muscles treated when surgery is advised
Anaesthesia, facility and follow-up inclusions
Personalised guidance
Request a cost estimate
Tell us how to reach you and our care team can help explain the next step.
A final quotation is provided only after clinical assessment and confirmation of your treatment plan.Understanding your options
Squint care options,
explained clearly.
The appropriate approach depends on age, vision in each eye, the type and size of the squint, symptoms, cause and previous treatment.
Vision development
Glasses and amblyopia care
Glasses can correct refractive error and may improve some squints. Patching or eye drops may be used to treat an associated lazy eye in children.
- Often an important first step
- Supports vision development in the weaker eye
- Requires regular vision review
Alignment procedure
Squint surgery
One or more eye muscles are adjusted to improve alignment. Depending on the plan, one or both eyes may be treated.
- Usually performed as a day-case procedure
- Improves alignment rather than lost vision
- Further treatment can occasionally be needed
Selected non-surgical care
Prisms and orthoptic care
Prism lenses, selected eye exercises or botulinum toxin injections may be considered for particular alignment patterns or symptoms.
- May help selected cases of double vision
- Exercises suit only specific conditions
- Specialist selection is essential
Squint treatment is individual. Surgery does not necessarily remove the need for glasses or restore vision already reduced by amblyopia.
Discuss your options
The Surgical Care NetworkBetter coordination around every decision.
Care built around you
Why choose Surgitrix for squint care?
We help connect the people, assessments and next steps involved in your treatment—so care feels easier to understand and navigate.
The right specialist
Connect with ophthalmology expertise suited to paediatric or adult eye-alignment concerns.
Coordinated assessments
Bring vision testing, orthoptic measurements and ophthalmologist review into one clearer journey.
Clear treatment planning
Understand whether glasses, amblyopia care, prisms, observation or surgery is recommended and why.
Follow-up support
Keep treatment instructions, healing reviews and care-team communication better organised.
Recovery and aftercare
A supported squint surgery recovery, one step at a time.
Your treating specialist provides instructions based on the muscles treated and your health. Surgitrix helps keep medication guidance, activity advice and reviews better coordinated.
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Procedure day
Rest and protect the eye
Arrange transport home, use prescribed medication and avoid touching or rubbing the operated eye.
02
First few days
Manage expected discomfort
Redness, soreness, a gritty feeling and temporary double vision can occur. Follow drop and pain-relief instructions carefully.
03
Early recovery
Return to routine gradually
Follow advice on washing, school or work, driving, swimming and strenuous activity while the eye heals.
04
Follow-up
Review healing and alignment
Your specialist checks the eye surface, alignment, visual symptoms and whether any further treatment is needed.
Squint questions, answered
Understand more before your next step.
These answers provide general guidance. Your specialist will confirm what applies after assessing vision, eye movements and alignment.
Still have a question?
Our care team can help you understand the consultation process.
What is a squint or strabismus?
It is a condition in which the eyes do not point in the same direction. One eye may turn inward, outward, upward or downward, either all the time or intermittently.
Can a squint be treated?
Yes. Depending on the cause and age, treatment may include glasses, amblyopia care, prism lenses, selected exercises, botulinum toxin injections or eye-muscle surgery.
Does every squint need surgery?
No. Some squints improve with glasses or other non-surgical care, while others may only need monitoring. Surgery is recommended only after specialist assessment.
What happens during squint surgery?
The surgeon adjusts the position or tension of one or more muscles that move the eye. One or both eyes may be operated on, depending on the treatment plan.
Will surgery improve vision or remove glasses?
Squint surgery primarily improves eye alignment. It does not reliably restore vision already reduced by amblyopia and does not necessarily remove the need for glasses.
Can adults have squint treatment?
Yes. Adults may be treated to improve alignment, double vision, head posture or confidence. A new adult squint or sudden double vision should be assessed promptly.
Your next step can be simple
Start with a specialist-led squint consultation.
Tell us what you need and the Surgitrix care team will help coordinate your alignment assessment, treatment planning and follow-up.
Specialist-led careAssessment by ophthalmology professionals.
One coordinated journeyClearer steps from assessment to recovery.
Support after treatmentFollow-up guidance when you need it.
