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Squint Eye : Options for treatment

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uday_shank12626
uday_shank12626

Hello, 

I have squint for my right eye(left eye is perfectly all right) from my childhood and I am now 28 years old. 

Here is my problem description :- If I look myself in the mirror from 3 feet distance, I look perfectly right. But If I look the the objects/myself from a distance, my right eye start drifting outwards and I could not position my both eyes in the same direction. 

I don't have any problems with the visibility or any eye related issues. 

I would like to know below : 

1) Can this be treated? 

2) If yes, can this be treated with the lenses? 

3) Can this be treated with the surgery? would there be any side affects with the surgery? How much it will cost in general. 

Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I am loosing self confidence sometimes because of this and would like to straight this out. 

Regards, 

Uday Shankar.

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  • cheri29129
    cheri29129 uday_shank12626

    Posted

    could that be what they call "lazy eye"  my little brother had something similar when he was little.  he had to wear a patch for a while.  to be sure i would consult a dr he or she will give you the best anwer for it.

  • jennifer16064
    jennifer16064 uday_shank12626

    Posted

    Hi, please don't worry this can be treated quite easily. This is quite a common problem, I have suffered most of my life and unlike yours mine was very complicated. 

    Make an appointment with your local optitions and they will measure the squint, if not to big you will be able to have prism glasses. If it is to big for prism glasses you will be sent to see a consultant who will measure your eyes and possibly do surgery. 

    Do you have double vision with it? 

    I wish you well. xxx

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