I'm a 27-year-old guy with good vision but I have a lazy eye. Sometimes my left eye drifts outward and other times it's my right eye. Is there a permanent surgery to fix this?

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Yes, a type of surgery called strabismus surgery can address eye misalignment, including drifting or wandering eyes (exotropia), and can potentially correct or improve the issue. However, it's important to understand that this surgery corrects the eye misalignment, and not necessarily the "lazy eye" or amblyopia itself

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My 5-year-old daughter has a squint in one eye that comes and goes it moves back to normal on its own. She does have eyesight issues, and I've noticed when she focuses, one eye drifts toward her nose. Is there a way to treat this without surgery? Also, could you recommend some good doctors for this?

eye drops are advised ,for severe cases surgical excision is also advised to the pt.

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I'm a 24-year-old guy who's had strabismus since birth. I'm considering surgery but worried it might affect my vision. Can you tell me more about how the surgery works and if it could cause vision problems?

A. Squint surgery has no direct relation with vision. B. Surgery depends on type and amount of squint. Kindly share photos of eye so that i may guide you better

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just had cataract surgery this morning and was told to use eye drops but my eyes are also watery from a cold can i take cold medicine too or will it interfere with the surgery

After cataract surgery, it‚Äôs safe to take cold medicine, but be cautious if it contains decongestants, as they can increase blood pressure. It‚Äôs best to consult your eye doctor for specific instructions about medications during recovery.

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